Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Homily for Last Sunday After Pentecost - Christ the King

The Gospel - Matthew 25:31-46

Homily by the Rev. Kay Sylvester

Christ the King

The celebration of Christ the King Sunday arose when Pope Pius XI found the increasing secularism of modern society eroding people’s faith. This was in 1925, and the Fascists under Mussolini were making their presence felt in Italy. Pius thought it was necessary to remind the faithful that whatever political powers might hold sway, ultimately, it is Christ who is “King of kings and Lord of lords.”

It seems we keep having this conversation. The very first statement of Christian identity, the first creed, if you will, was “Jesus is Lord.” In the first century, the part that no one said aloud was: Jesus is Lord, not Caesar.

We are faced with a few issues in claiming that “Christ is King.”

The Pruden Parish Press for November 2011 Is Now Online

   The November 2011 issue of The Pruden Parish Press, a periodic newsletter containing news and information for parishioners and friends of Emmanuel, is now online. The current issue includes:

• Emmanuel Parish Picnic,

• Parish Annual Meeting Dec. 11,

• The Future of the Episcopal Church,

• Calendar Notes for Nov. 2011 - Jan. 2012,

• You can't take it with you..., and

• The Chatham Concert Series Schedule.

 

Click here to read the November issue online.

Earlier issues may be viewed at The Pruden Parish Press.

To receive future issues by mail, please call or email the Parish Office.