As we come to the end of this liturgical year let us reflect on the richness we have in Christ
Jesus. In the second reading from the book of revelation we read about Jesus Christ as ruler
of all the kings on earth. He is the source of life, light and love. There is no other powerful
king mentioned in the scripture, who loved us and identified with us in order to save us from
our sin. Christ is our all sufficient Lord who has made available to us what we need if only
we can trust and accept his teachings. All those who hear the word and put it into practice
are mediators between God and humanity.
In Corinthians 15:45 Christ is called the last Adam. The first Adam brought sin and death
into the world but the last Adam who is Christ brought forgiveness and life. He is the first
man in the new creation: the first to be raised from the dead and the first to receive a fully
glorified body. He is the Alpha and Omega, the first and last words of letters in Hebrew
indicating that Christ is everything.
In the Gospel reading the conversation of Jesus and Pilate reveals the simplicity of Christ. In
normal circumstances kings would never walk around without guards for security purposes.
Jesus’ Kingship is different as he only trusted in God. When Pilate asks if he is the king his
answer is clear and he says that his kingship is not of this world. When Pilate says ‘so you
are a king), Jesus says ‘for this I was born and for this I came into the world to testify the
truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears my voice.” In a world that has a lot of misinformation
truth can be difficult to locate. We must have experienced people coming to us with lies in
order to gain advantage. Such experiences leave us with a horrible feeling of mistrust. Our
faith is shattered and the next time around, we find it harder to trust. We do expect truth from
each other and we respect truth when we see it.
As Christians, may we always seek to witness to the truth who is Jesus and come back to him
when we fall short.
Reflection
Do I believe that Christ is all sufficient?
How can I testify to the truth in a society where I am?
Teresa Aura, RSCJ