The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe | Cycle B
November 21, 2021Readings: Click here to read full text
Reading I: Dn 7:13-14
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5
Reading II: Rv 1:5-8
Gospel: Jn 18:33b-37
Reading I: Dn 7:13-14
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5
Reading II: Rv 1:5-8
Gospel: Jn 18:33b-37
In the First Reading, Daniel’s vision reveals to us that the Son of the Man coming on the clouds received His Dominion from the Ancient One, who is the Father. He was given a kingdom that would never end, a kingdom that no power could ever destroy or defeat, and a kingdom that would be served by all peoples.
The Responsorial Psalm, which portrays royalty, leads us to acknowledge the supremacy of God, who is robed in splendor, strength, and power with no equal. His throne stands firm through all eternity, and His decrees are trustworthy. His palace is filled with holiness.
The Second Reading presents to us that Christ is the Ruler of the kings and the Alpha and Omega. His rule pre-existed before time, because He is in charge of time, the time of our salvation, the time when He frees us from our sins. The Kings’ love is everlasting; that saved us in the past, continues to save us in the present, and will save us when He comes again in the future.
In the Gospel, Jesus admits to Pilate that He is King but not the same as earthly kings. He said, "My kingdom does not belong to this world" (Jn. 18:36) and is not bound to time and space. His Kingdom is about the truth that the Father sent Him. And being in the truth means that we listen to Him. The Father said when Jesus was transfigured, "this is my beloved Son, listen to Him" (Lk 9:35).
Our liturgical life, our earthly journey towards the completion of our salvation at the Second Coming of Christ the King, must be about being God’s faithful servants who always listen to His Son, who is Christ the King.
Fr. Joel R. Lasutaz, SSS
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