Christ the King

Opening Prayer

Christ the King,

Let us come to you in the morning

at the beginning of our day

so we can take you with us.

Let us come to you in the daytime

in the middle of the day

so we can stay connected to you.

Let us come to you in the evening

at the end of the day

so we can review our day together.

Let us know you are with us always!

Amen

 

Journal/Reflection Questions

Daniel 7:13-14

• What does this scripture tell you about the majesty of God? How is this description similar of different than how you define the majesty of God?
• How does God have dominion over you in your life? It is something that comes naturally or do you have to work to allow God to move, guide and direct you?

 Revelation 1:5-8

• Jesus is a faithful witness. How are you a faithful witness to Jesus?  Share an example of Jesus being a witness of faith and an example of how you are a faithful witness of faith.
• How do you feel that Jesus will come again for all…everyone? How does this understanding affect your words and actions in the world right now?  Is it reflected in the decisions you make and how you live your life?

 John 18:33b-37

• Pilate listens to the crowd and follows the majority. When have you listened to the majority and followed the crowd?
• In this scripture, what keeps those who love Jesus from standing up for him?

 

General Questions for Journaling

• Describe the kingdom of God. Are these hopes of what you expect it to be or understanding from someplace else that this is what the kingdom of God really is?
• How is God’s kingdom similar or different than the kingdoms of the old centuries?
• How is God’s kingdom similar or different from those who govern the countries of the world today?
• When can you first remember thinking about Jesus?
• What was the last “project” you started and finished? How long did it take?  Were feelings of accomplishments associated with the completion?  Did you experience any setbacks?  Will you do it again?
• Are there areas in your life which you are proud of? Would Jesus also be proud of those things?
• How do you know when someone is lying to you? Is it subjective or objective?  What do you do about it?
• Could you describe Jesus’ voice? Do you think it is the same all the time?  Does Jesus’ voice sound different to different people?
• Does your home reflect your faith? Share an example.
• How do the things you post (or like) on social media fall in line with what you say you believe in?

 

Closing Prayer

Leader:  The injustice that happens each day…

ALL:  We are called to see.

Leader:  The cries of those in need and hurting…

ALL:  We are called to listen.

Leader:  The forgotten, the lost and the forsaken…

 ALL:  We are called to love.

Leader:  The stranger and the neighbor…

ALL:  We are called to help.

Leader:  Broken but mended by the power of faith…

ALL:  We are called children of God.

 

Challenge for the Week:  Jesus was consistent in faith throughout his time on earth.  Stories of Jesus as a child reflect how he was faithful to his studies and loved being among the elders of the church to learn.  Jesus modeled for all how to live faithfully, by accepting everyone and teaching the faith through works of service to others.  Even up to death, Jesus stood strong in faith and wasn’t going to back down or blasphemy in order to save himself.  In the Catholic Church, a new liturgical year begins which means, as believers there is yet another opportunity to reflect, repent and renew our faithfulness.  No matter how dedicated or committed to faith a person is, one can always benefit from a self-evaluation of faithfulness in order to stay focused on the journey to the Kingdom of God!