Homily for Tuesday, Week 1 of Advent

Homily for Tuesday
Week 1 of Advent

Dec. 2, 2025
Ps 72: 1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Christian Brothers, St. Joseph Residence, New Rochelle

Christ the King
(Holy Name of Jesus Church,
New Rochelle)

“Many prophets and kings desired to see what you see …” (Luke 10: 24).  “Justice shall be the band around his waist, and faithfulness a belt upon his hips” (Is 11: 5).

We long for the coming of the just and faithful King.  Our world cries out today as much as it ever has for sound judgment in our rulers (Ps 72:1), for the afflicted to receive justice (72:2), for justice and goodness to flower and for profound peace (72:7).

The King has come.  His followers who’ve seen and heard him (Luke 10:24) do what they can to rescue the poor when they cry out (Ps 72:12), to show mercy (more than pity) for the lowly, to save the lives of the poor.  Pope Leo and our own bishops challenge the rulers of this world and individuals so to follow Jesus.

If only we would listen to the King who has come, all the tribes of the earth would be blessed (72:17):  the nations of Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, the Asian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and our own country.

If we listen to the King, our community will experience peace and proclaim happiness (72:17).