This annual season of Advent in the Church invites us to a life or moment of hope, grace and freshness of spirit as we begin a new journey of grace. Advent is a moment of grace to be awake while waiting. It is a new season of waiting, preparing and being alert for the coming of the Lord.
The Solemnity of Christ Our Universal King is a celebration, where we proclaim Him as the Lord of our human history and Saviour of our spiritual souls. This implies Christ must be King, Lord and Saviour of our hearts and lives.
The abiding and assuring presence of God is all we need to endure the precarious moments of our lives. Hence, today’s readings assure us that our God will be with us throughout our lives. God promises us the continuous presence of the Holy Spirit, who will guide, protect, and strengthen us despite the uncertainties of the end times.
The beauty of life is that we can practice generosity in poverty. That is, we give and share out of the little we have in life. We cannot wait until we have an abundance before we can share it with others. One thing is certain about sharing generously with others out of our limited sources the God of providence never lets us lack anything. He replenished all our giving with abundant blessings, favours and graces.
Nothing brings us greater joy than putting God first, others second, and ourselves. This is the principle of Christian spirituality: God first in all things. The urgent call is to seek God’s kingdom and its righteousness first, and then other things will be added (Mat.6:33).