Christ the King Celebration (Nov. 24, 2013)

     We prepared the people for this event for several reasons. It was explained to them that the Feast of Christ the King highlights the Lordship of Jesus Christ as the loving and compassionate Ruler and Master of the world. Secondly, this feast closes the Calendar Year of the Catholic Church (Year C) and we commence the Year A. Thirdly, it also the closing day of the “Prayer for the Year of Faith” which was proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI to be a time of grace and renewed commitment for all Catholics. In practice, it meant deepening their knowledge of the teachings of the Church; strengthening their personal faith and proclaiming the message of the Scriptures with much joy and deep conviction.  We have been praying this prayer  since October 11, 2012 until November  24, 2013.

     To highlight the Kingship of Christ, it was planned that before the 9:30 AM Holy Mass, there will be a solemn procession around the campus of the Assumption School and of the Assumption Cathedral grounds. Unfortunately, it was raining and so the procession was cancelled.  The Holy Mass was celebrated with much devotion and enthusiasm by all those present.

     In the St. Paul Chapel, a sub-parish located in Tinak, Arno the procession took place.  It was raining heavily in the early morning but at 8:00 AM the rain stopped and shortly after the sun shone.  The procession took place at 9:00 AM and this was followed by the Holy Mass with hymns sung wholeheartedly by the people.  A festive meal and party of the community took place in the evening,  at 7:30 PM.  It was indeed a fitting tribute to our Savior Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe.