Every time we say the Lord’s Prayer we announce His Kingdom!
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come…
NEW TESTAMENT
Some examples:
Matthew 2:2 asking, 'Where is the infant king of the Jews? [The Magi]
Matthew 13:11 In answer, he said, 'Because to you is granted to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of Heaven, but to them it is not granted.’
Matthew 13:19 ‘When anyone hears the word of the kingdom without understanding, the Evil One comes and carries off what was sown in his heart: this is the seed sown on the edge of the path.’
Matthew 13:24 He put another parable before them, 'The kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.’
Matthew 13:31 He put another parable before them, 'The kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field.’
Matthew 13:37-38 He said in reply, 'The sower of the good seed is the Son of man.The field is the world; the good seed is the subjects of the kingdom;’
Matthew 13:41 The Son of man will send his angels and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of falling and all who do evil,
Matthew 13:44 ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off in his joy, sells everything he owns and buys the field.’
Matthew 13:45 ‘Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls;’
Matthew 13:47 ‘Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet that is cast in the sea and brings in a haul of all kinds of fish.’
Matthew 13:52 And he said to them, 'Well then, every scribe who becomes a disciple of the kingdom of Heaven is like a householder’
Matthew 25:31 'When the Son of man comes in his glory, escorted by all the angels, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory.’
Matthew 28:18 18 Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.’
Luke 12:31-32 ‘No; set your hearts on his kingdom, and these other things will be given you as well. There is no need to be afraid, little flock, for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.’
Luke 13:20 ‘What shall I compare the kingdom of God with?’
Luke 13:28-29 'Then there will be weeping and grinding of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrown out. And people from east and west, from north and south, will come and sit down at the feast in the kingdom of God.’
Luke 17:21 ‘For look, the kingdom of God is among you.'
Luke 19:38 They cried out: Blessed is he who is coming as King in the name of the Lord! [Palm Sunday]
Luke 23:42 Then he said, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.' [The good thief]
John 18:36-37 Jesus replied, 'Mine is not a kingdom of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, my men would have fought to prevent my being surrendered to the Jews. As it is, my kingdom does not belong here.' Pilate said, 'So, then you are a king?' Jesus answered, 'It is you who say that I am a king.’
John 19:19 Pilate wrote out a notice and had it fixed to the cross; it ran: 'Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews'.
'Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews'
Revelations 1:5-6 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the First-born from the dead, the highest of earthly kings. He loves us and has washed away our sins with his blood, and made us a Kingdom of Priests to serve his God and Father; to him, then, be glory and power for ever and ever. Amen.
PAPAL TEACHING
Pax Christi in regno Christi — The peace of Christ in the kingdom of Christ
Pope Pius XI
Pope Pius XI instituted the feast of Christ the King as a solemn affirmation of Our Lord’s Kingship of every human society. He wrote the encyclical QUAS PRIMAS (On the Feast of Christ the King) in 1925. His motto was: Pax Christi in regno Christi.
Pope John Paul II
“Christs kingdom goes well beyond the borders of Palestine. Everyone who is of the truth hears His voice and recognises Him as king.”
Pope Benedict XVI
“Dear friends, the Kingdom of God is not a matter of honours and appearances but, as St Paul writes, it is “righteousness and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit” ”
Pope Francis
“While Jesus fled earthly greatness, he "makes the hearts of those who follow him free and sovereign," the Pope pointed out, saying Jesus frees us from the slavery of sin. "His Kingdom is liberating," where every disciple is treated like a friend and not a subject, he added, even though He is above all sovereigns.”
THE BLOOD OF SAINTS
Viva Cristo Rey! — Long live Christ the King!
Saint José Luis Sánchez del Río
“I will never give in. Viva Cristo Rey!'"
Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro
Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro was a Jesuit priest active in ministry when President Elias Plutarco Calles came to power. Calles was violently anti-Catholic and ordered state atheism in Mexico.
The Catholic Church faced intense persecution, leading to Bl. Miguel’s execution on Nov. 23, 1927.
Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro holding the Rosary at his execution
As he faced the firing squad he said to his executioners:
“May God have mercy on you. May God bless you. Lord, Thou knowest I am innocent. With all my heart, I forgive my enemies,”
Blessed Miguel Pro died proclaiming “Viva Cristo Rey!” — Long live Christ the King!
Christ is King!
Kevin Hay
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