The Lamb who was slain is worthy to receive power, wealth, wisdom and strength, honor, glory and praise, to him be glory and might forever and ever

 


The Lamb who was slain is worthy to receive power, wealth, wisdom and strength, honor, glory and praise, to him be glory and might forever and ever (Rev 5:12; 1:6).


With the solemnity of Christ, King of the universe, we conclude the liturgical year. His kingdom is not identified with the kingdoms of the world – built on a power that often oppresses and excludes – but is based on the truth of his love, which he testifies to on our behalf. The kingdom proclaimed by Jesus is a kingdom that liberates and includes. Let us celebrate in communion with lay Christians, whose day we commemorate today.


First Reading: Daniel 7:13-14


Jesus Christ is the Son of Man, the Alpha and the Omega, the King of the universe. Let us welcome the values ​​and truth of his kingdom, revealed by the Word of God.


A reading from the Book of the Prophet Daniel – 13“I kept looking in the vision at night, and behold, with the clouds of heaven, one like a son of man was coming, approaching the Ancient of Days and being led before him. 14And power, glory and a kingdom were given to him, and all peoples, nations and languages ​​served him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not be taken away, and his kingdom a kingdom that will not be destroyed.” – The Word of the Lord.


Responsorial Psalm: 92(93)


God is king, and he is robed in majesty, / glory to the Lord!


1. God is king, and he is robed in majesty, / he is clothed with power and splendor! – R.


2. You have established the universe, and it cannot be shaken; † you have established your throne from the beginning, / from eternity, O Lord, you exist. – R.


3. Your testimonies are true, † Your house is holy forever and ever, O Lord! – R.


Second Reading: Revelation 1:5-8


A reading from the Book of Revelation – 5Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Jesus, who loves us, who freed us from our sins by his blood 6and has made us a kingdom and priests to his God and Father—to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, including those who pierced him. All the tribes of the earth will mourn because of him. Yes, Amen. 8“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is coming, the Almighty.” – Word of the Lord.


Gospel: John 18,33-37


Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.


Blessed is he who comes, / who comes in the name of the Lord, / and the kingdom that is coming, / to him who comes and to his kingdom, be praise! (Mk 11,9s) – R.


Proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to John – At that time, 33Pilate called Jesus and asked him: “Are you the king of the Jews?” 34Jesus answered: “Do you say this on your own, or did others tell you this about me?” 35Pilate answered: “Am I a Jew? Your own people and the chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?” 36Jesus answered: “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would fight so that I would not be handed over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from here.” 37Pilate said to Jesus, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” – Word of salvation.


Reflection:


Pilate’s question – “Are you the king of the Jews?” – places the case on the political terrain. If it is true that Jesus is the king of the Jews, then it constitutes a threat to the representative of the Roman Empire. Jesus responds that his kingdom is of another order; it is not of this world, and therefore it is not dangerous for Rome. His kingship is not at the service of a society founded on injustice and oppression. For Jesus, being a king does not mean exploiting and taking advantage of people, diminishing their lives. On the contrary, it means serving to the point of giving one’s own life. Jesus’ kingship comes from above and is based on the truth (God’s plan). His followers are those who are on the side of the truth. Which side is Pilate on? Far from committing to the truth, Pilate evades the issue. His evasion indicates that he does not accept Jesus.


(Day by Day with the Gospel 2024)

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