Reflecting on the profound meaning of the Solemnity of Christ the King. Discover how this feast, instituted by Pope Pius XI after World War I, redefines kingship not as worldly power, but as Jesus' self-sacrificing service on the cross. Through the lens of the Good Thief, Brother Edward reveals the true glory of Christ's kingdom and how our lives are oriented towards eternal salvation.
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**Chapters:**
0:00 Welcome & Introduction (Brother Edward)
0:00:14 Celebrating the Universal Kingship of Jesus Christ
0:00:21 Origin of the Feast: Pope Pius XI after World War I
0:00:51 Earthly Kingship vs. Jesus' Kingship
0:01:38 Jesus' Kingship on the Cross: Crown of Thorns, Throne of Wood
0:02:08 The Story of the Two Thieves: Cynicism vs. Repentance
0:02:39 Christ's Kingship: A Service of Self-Emptying Love
0:03:09 End of the Liturgical Year: Our Goal is Eternal Life
0:03:22 Hearing Jesus' Words: "Today you will be with me in Paradise"
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