As we move through November and approach the Feast of Christ the King, the Church invites us to pause and reflect:

What does it really mean to say Jesus is my King?

In a culture that values independence and doing things “our way,” obedience can feel uncomfortable. But the kingship of Christ isn’t about domination — it’s about surrendering our hearts to the One who loves us.

In this short reflection, we consider:

– How the Feast of Christ the King closes the liturgical year

– What it means to have Christ as the head and center of our lives

– Where we may still be “wearing the crown” ourselves

– The invitation Jesus gives: You cannot serve two masters

– A gentle call to examine who (or what) we truly follow

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Is Jesus Really My King? | Preparing for Christ the King | JOF+ 11/13

During this month of November, we typically think we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving, which we are in the secular world. The main feast that falls in the church calendar is that of Christ the King, the end of our liturgical calendar. So as we focus during this month of November and get ready for that feast, I thought it’d be good to focus on hat does it mean to say Jesus is my King? As Americans, we don’t have Kings to relate to. We have to read about them in history books. The Kings expected obedience. Am I really obedient to Christ not just when I want to be not just when Christ’s teachings go along with what I want to do. Not just when it’s easy. But am I truly obedient to Christ? Meaning is he my head? Do I follow him in everything that I do? I think most of us, when we ask ourselves that question realize they’re still those areas of our lives that we’re not really completely obedient. Jesus isn’t the one in charge, he’s not the King. I’m still trying to sit on the throne and wear the crown. And as we prepare for the Celebration of Christ the King, it’s good for us to ask ourselves as Jesus says, you can’t serve two masters. Are we serving Christ as our King, or are we serving ourselves? Not a sermon, not a homily. But just something to think about.