Universalis: Mass & Liturgy of the Hours The week ahead – from 23 to 29 November
Nov 21, 2025
This week delves into the concept of kingship, exploring how everyone can embody this role through service and stewardship. The Feast of Christ the King is celebrated, emphasizing its relevance to both this world and the next. Highlights include the legacy of the Vietnamese martyrs and reflections on St. Niels Stensen's journey from scientist to bishop. Additionally, there's a fascinating discussion on the miraculous crucifix in Goa and its historical significance. Tune in for a rich blend of spirituality and everyday applications of kingship!
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Kingship Applies Here And Now
- Christ's kingship is not only about the afterlife but about his rule in the here and now.
- Martin Kohansky argues that celebrating Christ's kingship means recognising our own royal identity through baptism.
Baptism Grants Threefold Identity
- Baptism confers a threefold identity: priest, prophet and king, said at anointing with chrism.
- Kohansky emphasises there is no postponing this identity; it begins from baptism onward.
Ruling Means Ordering For Flourishing
- Ruling is etymologically linked to making straight and keeping order, so kingship is about ordering life well.
- Kohansky frames royal duty as creating the regularity and conditions for flourishing.
