Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Matthew 25:31-46The gospel reading today is entitled “The Judgment of the Nations.” It sets the scene at the end of the world when Our Lord will separate the “sheep” from the “goats”. Jesus specifically states anytime we help others, we are helping Him. And anytime we ignore the needs of others, we are ignoring Him. “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”
This gospel gives us reason to seriously consider our treatment of others: family, friend, and stranger. May we be those who hear from the Lord, “When I was hungry, you gave me food.”