Daily Gospel Reflection for November 20, 2022: The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel.

Today's Gospel: Luke 23:35-43

Sometimes my prayers are like a child's. “God, it’s not fair! Why is everything so hard?” It’s natural to feel frustrated when we are struggling with our faith or our family or our lives in general. And it’s also natural to want things to be easier. Who likes a struggle?

But there are times when I sit at Mass and pray this way, and then I look up and see Him. Jesus is nailed to the cross. Jesus is wearing a crown of thorns.

And that’s our King.

Our own King suffered in this life. He didn’t have it easy: the Holy Family was poor, they were migrants at one time, escaping a cruel regime that wanted the Child dead. Jesus told His disciples that the Son of Man had nowhere to lay His head. And in the end, He was tortured and killed.

If my own King went through that suffering — and He did it for me! — then I know He understands when I suffer. In this life, my own King has a crown of thorns, not of gold.

But Jesus also promises us that when we know Him, we will bring us to glory in Heaven. So when this life is difficult, we can remember two things: Jesus, too, had a difficult life, and He will bring us to His Glory in Heaven when we remain faithful to Him.

Glory and praise to our King!

Ponder:

Are you struggling today? Look to Christ Crucified and know that He understands your pain.

Pray:

Jesus, help me to remember that no matter how difficult my life feels, You can understand because You became Man.

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Copyright 2022 Christine Johnson