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November 23, 2008
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Not So Ordinary Sunday
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With my past journals, I always say that our ordinary Sunday starts by going to church and then going to malls but this Sunday is a little bit different. I woke up early to cook breakfast and clean the house. It’s our second household and it’s in our place. I cooked spaghetti for our fellowship. It ended quarter to six pm since we still have to go to church.
This Sunday is the feast of Christ the King and the gospel is from Matthew 25:31-46.
Here’s the article from our Parish Bulletin regarding the gospel:
We don’t usually think of shepherds as kings, but the scriptures this Sunday describe the kingly powers of the Good Shepherd, Jesus. A good king cares for his subjects the way a shepherd cares for his sheep.
Kings spread their reign and accomplish their work over the whole territory through their subjects. That’s why Jesus says, “Whatever you do for one of the least of mine, you do for me.”
Our King wants to distribute food during famine, for example, to the far reaches of his kingdom. How does Jesus get it done? He gives an abundance of food to some of us and commands us to take it to those who need it.
What happens if we don’t fulfill the King’s commands? Do the starving people think the Kind is benevolent? No, they can only see hid goodness when we do as he tells us to do.
Look at the people who are around you. Each one is an opportunity to give the King a good name.
What about the people whom you like least of all? What about those who’ve made you feel angry or intimidated or hurt? Well, ask this: What is he/she hungry for? If the answer’s not obvious, ask the Holy Spirit for insight. Observe that person long enough to identify the emptiness or pain or fears that are buried under the surface.
Then ask this: What abundance has God given to me that this “least one” is lacking and needs from Christ our King? Can I show him/her the King’s benevolence despite my feelings?
When we say no to opportunities to share what we have, we are behaving like one of the goats whom the King-Shepherd separates from the sheep on the way to heaven. And when we say yes, despite the feelings that could make us goat-like, the Kings good reputation spreads, and we are blessed.
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