The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

After the work of making homemade sugar cookies and fighting for candy with two three year olds, I was told that the Lolly Pop cake is better ;-) It certainly is less work! However, we had fun making the crown cake for the crew at home and crown cookies for the children in Level 3.

I have to say, it seems that the Year of Faith just started last week, so it's hard to believe it is drawing to a close!! I am not really ready to close that door just yet! Here is a snippet of Pope Francis' homily to mark the occasion: Be sure to pop on over to the Vatican

HOMILY OF POPE FRANCIS

Saint Peter's Square
Sunday, 24 November 2013

Today’s solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, the crowning of the liturgical year, also marks the conclusion of the Year of Faith opened by Pope Benedict XVI, to whom our thoughts now turn with affection and gratitude for this gift which he has given us. By this providential initiative, he gave us an opportunity to rediscover the beauty of the journey of faith begun on the day of our Baptism, which made us children of God and brothers and sisters in the Church. A journey which has as its ultimate end our full encounter with God, and throughout which the Holy Spirit purifies us, lifts us up and sanctifies us, so that we may enter into the happiness for which our hearts long.

Be sure to pop on over to the Vatican to read this short homily in its entirety :-) The Holy Father reminds us that not only is Christ the center of the history of humanity, but also the center of our individual history. These words reminded me of our Level 3 Plan of God work...

Have a blessed Thanksgiving Feast everyone!

~ Beate


"O Jesus, come back into our society, our family life, our souls and reign there as our peaceful Sovereign. Enlighten with the splendor of faith and the charity of Your tender heart the souls of those who work for the good of the people, for Your poor. Impart to them Your own spirit, a spirit of discipline, order and gentleness, preserving the flame of enthusiasm ever alight in their hearts... May that day come very soon, when we shall see You restored to the center of civic life, borne on the shoulders of Your joyful people."- Pope John XXIII