The Kingdom of Jesus
Matthew 25:31-46
Br. Valentinus Bayuhadi Ruseno, OP
Today, we celebrate the solemnity of Christ the King. We must, however, refrain from comparing Jesus with other kings and queens of this world. The Gospels tell us that He had no crown except the crown of thorns; no throne except the dirty manger in the stable at Bethlehem; no soldiers except a handful of disciples who eventually left Him alone.
That is precisely the message Jesus wants to deliver. He is the King of the Kingdom of God, where mercy reigns over violence; justice over inequality; truth over lies. The Good News and challenge to us Christians is to bring this Kingdom into our daily lives.
When we refuse to cheat in an exam; when we are faithful to our spouse and family; when we are not swayed by false doctrines; and when we deepen our faith through constant study; we bring the Kingdom into this world. The Kingdom of God comes when we answer to His call to be merciful, to be just and to be truthful.
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