A 20th Sunday after Pentecost Thought About the Kingship of Jesus Christ
The traditional liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church celebrates the Kingship of Jesus Christ - Christ the King - this year on this 20th Sunday after Pentecost. Last year we posted something brought to our attention by Father Z regarding this traditional observation. It seems a tradition developed of consecrating the human race to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on this day This year, we note especially that it was Pope Leo XIII who composed the prayer used for this consecration - especially because, of course, we now have Pope Leo the XIV. A connection? Well, in the sense that nothing happens by chance, but happens according to God's Will, yes, a connection. That that might be, frankly, it's above our pay grade, for the most part. That's how it goes with so much that happens in this world that we don't really understand, even as our Faith tells us God's Hand is behind it. With this in mind, we share now our thoughts from last year's traditional celebration of th...