Madona Catholic Parish to Celebrate the Feast of Christ the King
The Catholic parish in Madona, Latvia, will mark the Feast of Christ the King next week, which closes the Church's liturgical year. The feast invites reflection on the place of Christ in people's lives and in the world.
The Catholic parish in Madona, a town in eastern Latvia, will celebrate the Feast of Christ the King next week. The feast closes the Catholic Church's liturgical year, the annual cycle of church celebrations and readings. The regional newspaper Stars, which covers the Madona area, reports on the occasion.
Christ's image in the altar painting
The altar painting in Madona's Catholic church shows Christ as a King. The crown on his head signifies that he reigns, and the sceptre that he leads. His raised hand, held in blessing, shows that he loves and blesses.
What the feast invites people to consider
The feast calls on believers to reflect anew on the place of Christ in people's lives and in the world. According to the article, his kingdom is not founded on power, glory or worldly influence. It rests on love, humility, service and truth.
The full article is available only to the newspaper's subscribers, so the schedule and programme of the celebration are not given here.
