Today we are given the chance of a lifetime, a preview of what we will face at the end of time, straight from the lips of the one who will come in glory on that day. This is Christ the King, who rules over God’s creation. This entire year, Jesus has been calling us to discipleship. Week after week, we have heard Jesus’ teachings through the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus has taught us to be poor in spirit, to let our light shine upon others, to love our enemies, to avoid hypocrisy, to take up our cross, to take God’s word to heart, to forgive others 77 times, to bear fruit, to accept his invitation, to love God with all our beings, to love our neighbor as ourselves, to practice what we preach, to humble ourselves, to always be ready for his coming in glory, to be good and faithful servants, and to make disciples of all nations. Today, on this final Sunday of the liturgical year, Jesus gives the key to gaining the treasure he said was worth selling everything one has, to get eternal life in the Kingdom of God.
What is the secret? Easy. Give food to Jesus when he is hungry. Drink when he is thirsty. Welcome him and clothe him as a poor stranger. Care for him when he is ill. Visit him when he is in prison. But clearly it will not be the Son of God personally that is any of these things. It will be the least of his brothers and sisters. Our eyes may see a homeless person, a poor beggar, a refugee, a person in pain, a convict. Our eyes of faith must look harder. With eyes of faith, we can see Christ in everyone in need.
Love, Peace, Joy,
Fr. Bob
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