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MONDAY, May 12

Psalm 44:4a. You are my King and my God.

My father was born in 1947 in the city of Chennai, about three months after India gained independence. He is the only one of his siblings who was not born under British colonial rule. It would be a wild understatement to say that he finds the idea of monarchy abhorrent.

Many of us Americans are predisposed to find the idea of a king or a queen problematic as well. A glance at history provides example after example of monarchs abusing power. Given our history with monarchies, it is truly radical that we proclaim God as king. It is even more radical to contemplate our king choosing to hang in compassion and great humility on a cross.

The reign of Christ lays a claim on everything. It challenges us to live our lives in light of the true order of things rather than the order that we see each day. It challenges us to take on the mantle of sacrifice and service for others. Christ our king calls us to give up what we have, whether it be power or money or prestige so that we may care for those society has named as least.

MOVING FORWARD: Do you proclaim Christ as your king?

PRAY for the Diocese of Mishamikoweesh (Canada)

Psalm 41, Psalm 52 * Psalm 44 | Wisdom 1:16-2:11,21-24 | Col. 1:1-14 | Luke 6:1-11

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