In this country, we do not really have an appetite for a king.  Whether we are on the political left or right, most of us in this country, citizens and aspiring citizens, do not want anything besides a democracy.  So, in our country, how do we make sense of Christ who is Our King?  Honestly, I do not know!  Perhaps it is easier for us to talk about what a king establishes, namely, a kingdom, rather than a king himself.   Let me say something about Jesus’ Kingdom.

While we wait for the Kingdom to come after this life,  I think we enjoy glimpses of the kingdom of God even now, while here on earth.   I think we know when those moments happen.  There are little foretastes of that place and time when all people will feel their dignity and worth;  when no one feels less than;  when we have no fear of violence or war;  when everyone has plenty; and when we can fully enjoy ourselves and others, and time stands still.

Sometimes those moments happen in large crowds.  Last week one of them happened for me when we were in front of the Federal Building where immigration courts reside.  What is usually a place of worry and fear was suddenly transformed into a place of peace and song as we slowly processed in the plaza in front of the building.  We looked at one another and saw our worth.  People who had documents blended into people who did not, and suddenly it did not matter—we all had documents!  We felt safe, and whole.  We said these words:  “You are not alone.”  And we all felt them in the deepest place in our souls.  It was a glimpse of the Kingdom of God.  Sometimes those moments happen in small ways, when someone does something kind for someone else.  Last week a court translator was so good with the son of a woman who showed up for court.  The translator slyly gave him crayons to keep him quiet.  It was like a secret between them, but which we all could see.  It gave them—and us who noticed—great joy.  It was a glimpse of the Kingdom of God.  

As we celebrate Christ our King, we pray that we can make his Kingdom real here on earth, in big ways and small.

We invite you to visit the “Other Announcements” section to learn about additional events and activities happening in our parish.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be counted among the registered members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Join us tomorrow, November 23!
Come and register, and pick up your envelopes. Your participation is very important to our community. 

We will present photos and brief biological information about various Jesuits from our province who are in the formation process. Please pray for them!
This week we pray for Nathan Dias.

The celebration will take place on Sunday, December 7.

For questions, please contact the Confederación Guadalupana chairperson, Lucia Gutierrez at (619) 565-0279 or Alejandra Diaz at (858) 490-8306.

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Mary Acosta

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