Corpus Christi: Proclaiming Christ as Our King

The Feast of Christ the King is a Latin rite liturgical solemnity celebrating the belief in the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ’s real presence in the Holy Eucharist.

It is one in which re – emphasizes the joy of the Institution of the Eucharist; one in which every catholic must be proud of, one that revitalizes our faith in the church.

It is worthy to note that even in our deepest trails, our busiest days at work, our constant mood swings, our emotional turmoil and our uncertainty about the future, Christ still remains King in our lives.

On the 20^th of November, in a show of solidarity for the feast, after the Holy Mass, the lay faithful took part in a procession through the streets of the neighborhood near the chaplaincy.

The Eucharist, known as the Blessed Sacrament, was placed in a Monstrance and held high for all to see.

There was a lot of dancing, singing and praying as the priest in charge carried the Monstrance. He was closely followed by an entourage of the clergy and religious, The Order of Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM), their wives, Ladies of St. Mulumba (LSM), notable men in the parish carrying the tent and the altar servers.

While the procession was going on, incense burnt in a thurible was employed and continuously swung at the Blessed Sacrament by an altar server while in motion.

“The smoke coming out of the burning incense is believed to symbolize the prayers of the faithful rising to heaven.”

“Let my prayer be directed as incense in thy sight: the lifting up of my hands, as evening sacrifice” Psalm 141:2

In order to add more color to the procession, little children dressed as brides and bridegrooms of Christ the King joined in the electrifying procession with singing and dancing to special tunes and hymns.

The choir wasn’t left out of the procession as they lead the hymns and praise songs whilst the lay faithful joined in.

“We are enjoined to pronounce Christ as our King in our lives and to always proclaim Him proudly and bravely for all to see”, said Fr. Wisdom

The procession ended inside the church and Benediction took place afterwards. The final blessings were said and the people were dismissed to return to their homes as carriers of Christ our King.

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