“Tuve hambre y me disteis de comer” These words echo as we approach Christ Kingdom. This phrase a guiding principle reflects the essence of this place.
Christ Kingdom isn’t just a building. It is a community called to embody Christ’s presence. They strive to meet people’s needs. The call to be present to Christ is a core value. This presence extends to those in need.
The community draws inspiration from the parables. These stories guide their actions as they prepare for Regnum Christi. They seek to embody the traits of the Kingdom. This means putting on the Lord Jesus Christ. Like Christ, they reach out to people. They offer sustenance to those who hunger.
Each year, those involved in Cristo Rey receive a special gift. One year it was a magnetic Nativity scene. This gift is an invitation. It calls people to transform homes. They should become “Heaven Spoilers”. Regnum Christi aims to reveal Christ. It is a foretaste of Heaven on earth.
The Novena of Cristo Rey includes prayers and reflections. These lead to a deeper connection with the divine. Each day offers a verse, a moment of silence, and a reflection. Participants collectively pray. They invoke Christ’s presence. One such prayer asks Jesus to guide followers. They should remain true to their calling. They become witnesses to the Kingdom. They should become the Kingdom, alive within them.
The Kingdom is not passive. It is propelled by love. It requires action and courage. It is about standing up for faith. It is not about forcing faith onto others. Rather, it’s about strength found in gentleness and love.
Christ Kingdom invites you to embrace a different logic. It is a logic that transcends human understanding. By living in truth, faith, joy, peace and trust emerge. Followers collaborate creatively. They bring Christ into the world. They meet the needs of others.
Christ Kingdom embraces the imperfect. Like wheat among weeds, they trust in God’s timing. They believe even what seems bad can yield goodness. They act as leaven. They transform society through simple acts of love.
Jesus teaches that He is the treasure. He fills life with meaning. This treasure is hidden. We find it in the needs of others. We see it in our vulnerabilities. We experience it in pain. We discover it in everything beyond our control.
So, as you stand before Christ Kingdom remember its mission. It is a mission to make Christ present. It is a mission to meet needs. It is a mission to reveal the Kingdom of Heaven.