And he said, “Jesus, remember me, when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus replied, “In truth I tell you, today, you will be with me today in paradise.”
Lectio Divina
READ: The first reading recalls David’s anointing as king. In the gospel, Jesus promises para- dise, his kingdom, to one of the criminals. St. Paul exhorts us to thank the Father for his son who rescued, redeemed, and forgiven us and who brought us to his kingdom.
REFLECT: Despite the mockery Jesus in reality is king. But his kingship is not like the system that we know which lords over its subjects. He is a servant whose life is dedicated to the welfare of his people. Through his suffe- rings on the cross he rescued us from evil, he redeemed us from our wickedness, he freed us from our sins, and he gave us life ever- lasting. Those who claim to be kings in this world give us bene- fits that last only for a while. What Jesus gives, no one matches. His are blessings that bring us to eternity.
PRAY: Lord, I surrender my all to you.
ACT: Join the Christ the King procession in the parish today to show your allegiance to Christ the King.
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