church
year. This day completes
the Christian journey through the life of Jesus Christ
on earth and in heaven which began with the preparation for the birth of
Jesus in Advent.Christ the King is the last
Sunday of the season of Pentecost and of the
church
year. This day completes
the Christian journey through the life of Jesus Christ
on earth and in heaven which began with the preparation for the birth of
Jesus in Advent.
Kings are absolute rulers: they attain power by raising and leading armies into war against other countries. Jesus' war was not against people or against a country, but against sin, death, and the power of the Devil. By his death, resurrection, and ascension, Jesus won the war against evil.
All that Christians are asked to do is to accept that Jesus fought and won the war for their sakes and to recognize him as King of Kings.
On Christ the King Sunday, Christians recognize and worship Christ as king of heaven and earth for all time without challenge and without end.