The E-postle – Reign of Christ, November 26, 2017
“Salvator Mundi” by Leonardo da Vinci “The Parish of St. John the Apostle is called to be * A Spirited Community at the heart of Port Moody * transformed through the experience of the presence of Christ * and sent out to share God’s Love” What is the Reign of Christ? On November 15, 2017, a painting by Leonardo da Vinci sold at auction for $450 Million U.S. The “Saviour of the World” shows Jesus holding a crystal orb, symbolizing the world. It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see that the world needs saving now more than ever. But how does our liturgical celebration of the Reign of Christ fit in with the reality of our earth today? This festival is a “Kairos moment” when past, present, and future meet. We remember that Jesus came among us to reveal the good news of the kingdom. We acknowledge that the living Christ is at work in the world today, and that we can choose to be part of God’s dominion of love. We look forward to a day when justice will have full reign and the earth will be whole. It is ironic that the picture of a king who rejected material wealth just sold for so much. But his disciples are called to demonstrate that true richness comes from compassion and forgiveness and the truth spoken in love. In a time of so much uncertainty, we can hold onto this mission. Yours in Christ, Stephanie + Upcoming Dates November 26- Reign of Christ, Advent wreath making after 10 am service November 27- 7-9 pm, Parish Council meeting in the PMC November 28- 10:30-noon, “Praying with the Psalms: Thanksgiving” Tuesday bible study December 3- following 8:30 and 10 am services, Fall Bazaar revisited December 10-11:30-12:30 pm, “How...
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