We had a terrific homily today for the Feast of Christ the King that really set me thinking. Father emphasized the Latin phrase, Christus Vincit, Christus Regnat, Christus Imperat, Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands. Here's the translation of the hymn which is based on Psalm 117:
I ordered it and will get it Friday. It's going with me to the hospital to read while my husband is having knee replacement surgery on Monday. With the rosary in one hand and Bishop Schneider's book in the other I expect my "waiting" time to be well spent. (I would also appreciate your prayers, dear readers, for my husband and for his medical team.)
Like my husband, the faithful have been limping along hampered by internal wounds that make walking upright difficult. How frustrating when our own bodies betray us. And that's what we have going on here. The Mystical Body of Christ that should be strong with all parts working together has experienced self-destruction and attack by the very parts that should be making us strongest.
But in all circumstances we trust in Christ. He reigns and nothing but our own cowardice can destroy our faith and trust in Him. So don't be discouraged. Pick up the cross and follow. And let's make Bishop Schneider's book a best seller!
