Homily Sunday, November 23, 2025 Christ the King
2 Samuel 5:1-3The tribes of Israel said to David: "The Lord said to you (David): 'You shall shepherd my people Israel; you shall be ruler over Israel.'"
It is marvelous when the Lord speaks to our hearts.
The tribes of Israel came to David and reminded him of what the Lord had said.
Then they anointed him king.
Colossians 1:12-20
"Giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light."
Thank you, Lord, for loving us; we praise you, Alleluia. Thank you for your love that passes into my heart to the hearts of my family, my friends, and humanity.
Luke 23:35-43 (White)
Jesus is the king who lives in the kingdom, the Heart of God, and he reigns at this moment.
The thief says of Jesus: "This man has done nothing criminal."
This short sentence is crucial: He who keeps himself away from evil is in God.
Jesus says to the thief: "Today you will be with me in Paradise." In the present tense: "You are with me in Paradise."
At this moment, we are with God in Paradise. It depends on us to know this and to remain in God's joy.
Biblical texts: NAB-RE
Normand Thomas.