Christ the King (Year C)
2 Samuel 5:1-3 | Psalm 121(122):1-5 | Colossians 1:12-20 | Luke 23:35-43
Have you no fear of God at all? You got the same sentence as he did, but in our case we deserved it: we are paying for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong. Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. (Luke 23:40-42)
In the agony of his crucifixion, one thief managed to keep his wits about him to:
- recognize his sin,
- repent (and rebuke his self-centered compatriot),
- accept Jesus as Lord, and
- humbly ask for his own redemption.
Can we do even half as much in our own comfort?
Or do we think we’re perfectly fine the way we are?
Lord, we are sorry for our sins with all our heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, we have sinned against You whom we should love above all things. We firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads us to sin.
Jesus, remember us when you come into your kingdom. Amen.