Bulletin Shorts for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Thirty-Fourth or Last Sunday in Ordinary Time – 22 November 2020 

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Solemnity  

Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17.  Psalm 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6.  1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28.  Matthew 25:31-46.

Six Grows to Nine.  We get the start of the Corporal Works of Mercy in Matthew 25.  Two more are added over time.  Pope Francis adds one more.  These are the behaviors by which each will be judged – actions toward others are, in fact, done for and to God.  What we think is important.  What we may say is also important.  But what we do is key, is more important.  Here is the list:  Corporal Works of Mercy ¨ Feed the hungry ¨ Give drink to the thirsty ¨ Shelter the homeless ¨ Clothe the naked ¨ Visit the sick ¨ Visit the prisoners ¨ Bury the dead ¨ Give alms to the poor ¨ Care of our Common Home.

• Who does not have enough that I will feed?
• Whom will I welcome?
• How will I be responsible for the earth?

This post was first published on the worship pages of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois website.
Sunday Prayer Shaping Life and Belief
Written by Eliot Kapitan.

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