“O King,
whom all the peoples desire,
you are the cornerstone which makes all one.
O come, and save man
whom you made from clay.”
In today’s antiphon we address Christ as “King” the
desire of “all the peoples.” Reflecting on
this Antiphon, I wonder to what extent Christ is truly “king” in my life. Is he “the cornerstone” of
all I do and say?
Do my thoughts and decisions take account of his will
for me at this moment, even if only by, as Frank Duff advises, glancing towards
him and asking internally “what do you want me to do?” before making
decisions.
This kingship in an individual’s life is very important
because we are all members of the mystical body of Christ. Just as the holiness
of one member benefits other members and the whole Church (CCC 1474-5), so also
Christ’s kingship in my life is of benefit to and helps the growth of his
universal kinship for the salvation of all human beings.
May God grant each of us the grace to welcome him this Christmas
as “King” and “cornerstone” of our lives.
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