A Real King is the One who saves and protects others

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 34th Week : Sunday*

*Our Lord Jesus Christ - King of the Universe*

*Gospel : Lk 23:35–43*

*First Reading : 2 Sm 5:1–3*

*SECOND READING - Col 1:12–20*

*A Real King is the One who saves and protects others*

*1) He Saved others*

These words are found in today's Gospel

In fact these words come from the enemies of Jesus 

These words show the real mission of Jesus and the spirit of His Kingship

Jesus knew that the primary duty of a King is to save others at the cost of ones own life 

*2) Save Yourself*

Twice these words come to Jesus from His adversaries

These words come as a challenge to prove His divinity and power 

But Jesus never used His power for His own sake. He used His power always to save others and protect them 

*3) Various ways through which Jesus saved others*

By forgiving their crimes 

By sacrifyimg His own life 

By Loving others - enemies 

By curing the sickness of the people 

By giving the right knowledge and direction

By serving others 

By showing unconditional love to others 

By praying for others 

By feeding them 

So there are multiple ways, through which Jesus has saved the entire mankind 

*4) The Kingship of Jesus*

It consists in forgiveness, humility, love, service, sacrifice, curing, comforting the others, and finally dying on the Cross for others 

So there is no other King than Jesus who practiced these values with its genuine meaning 

*5) Kingship in my Life*

We are called upon to practice the kingship Jesus by practicing the values of Jesus 

These values make us genuine followers of Jesus and to build the Kingdom of God here on earth 

Where is my King? 

What makes, - something and someone -  in My life to accept Jesus as my King

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*