This Sunday, the last of the liturgical year, is Christ the king, and comes immediately before Advent. It is a slightly odd festival, since one of the key themes of Advent is not the anticipation of ...

It is because Jesus is mocked and wears the crown of suffering that he appears as the true King. His sceptre is justice (cf. Ps 45:7). The price of justice in this world is suffering: Jesus ...

They placed a crown of thorns on his head. They put a staff in his hand, then struck him with it. They jeered at Jesus, saying “Hail, King of the Jews.” ...