I Hope To Be On His Side!
I was perusing the lectionary readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King this morning. As my eyes scanned the final sentences from the Gospel passage (Luke 23:35-43), I became keenly aware of my need to beg the mercy of my Lord. So many times in my life, I have fallen into patterns of sin and deserve to be "condemned justly;" to be given a sentence that corresponds to my crimes (cf. Romans 6:23).
As this liturgical year comes to a close and we prepare for the advent of Our Lord, let us all take stock of our sinfulness. After that honest evaluation, let us all exclaim, as the good thief did, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Let us receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and have hope in the infinite mercy of our God!
...This will be my final post before Thanksgiving, so I pray that all of you are blessed and well-fed! Enjoy the holiday, and give someone else a reason to be thankful!
And...Pope Benedict XVI gave an Angelus address yesterday that was quite similar to my own post from Friday (see below).
God Bless.
As this liturgical year comes to a close and we prepare for the advent of Our Lord, let us all take stock of our sinfulness. After that honest evaluation, let us all exclaim, as the good thief did, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Let us receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and have hope in the infinite mercy of our God!
...This will be my final post before Thanksgiving, so I pray that all of you are blessed and well-fed! Enjoy the holiday, and give someone else a reason to be thankful!
And...Pope Benedict XVI gave an Angelus address yesterday that was quite similar to my own post from Friday (see below).
God Bless.