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

Today's Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46

This time of year is so full of rejoicing. Perhaps the first few snowflakes have come floating down, causing the kids to rush to the garage to pull out their sleds. Perhaps Christmas decorations have just been put up and they are hoping they get everything on their lists. Perhaps we are looking forward to our parish Advent by Candlelight event to reconnect with parishioners we haven’t seen in a while. Perhaps we are so content from Thanksgiving turkey that we have taken a nap in a snuggly warm blanket every day this weekend.

But today’s Feast of Christ the King tops it all off in my book. Christ is the king of the whole universe! He is king of this world, of this country, this community, this family and this gal. He is my king!

Today’s Gospel talks about separating the sheep from the goats. The sheep signify those who lived in a way pleasing to the Lord and the goats those who did not. The sheep are invited into heaven, while the goats are sent to eternal punishment.

I remember having a heavy conversation with some Christian acquaintances many years ago. We were arguing about faith and works in regards to salvation and I pointed out this passage to them. I believe the final outcome was essentially that we agreed to disagree, but there is no misinterpreting this one. God asks us to live in His likeness and if we do not, we will not be invited to live in His Kingdom.

When it all comes down to it, Christ may be the king of everything and everyone else, but if He is not king of our hearts, we are lost. May we let Him in completely so that He lets us in.

 

Ponder:

 

Is Christ king of my heart?

 

Pray:

Lord Jesus, take over my whole being and be the king of my heart. I love You.

 

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Christ may be the king of everything and everyone else, but if He is not king of our hearts, we are lost. #DailyGospel

 

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About the Author

Tami Urcia

Tami Urcia

Tami is a Western Michigander who spent early adulthood as a missionary in Mexico, studying theology and philosophy, then worked and traveled extensively before finishing her bachelor’s degree in Western Kentucky. She loves finding fun ways to keep her five kiddos occupied and quiet conversation with the hubby. Tami works at Diocesan and does Spanish/English translations and guest blogs.