Christ is King

 

The Alpha and Omega, beginning and end in whom all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell. Absolute Sovereign over all, visible and invisible. But how, we ask ourselves with Benedict XVI, does our King exercise His power? With glittering regiments of cavalry and legions of angels?

No, on the Cross, in an act of total, perfect sacrificial love. How Satan must have laughed; God's Chosen, the Holy One of Israel, the Messianic King dying as a tortured criminal, nailed to a cross. Hear the demonic laughter, hear, too, Satan's shriek as our Lord rises victorious from the dead, bodily. Yes, His throne is the Cross, His triumph the empty tomb.

God give us grace, as loyal subjects, to follow Him. Yes, to the cross and from there to risen life, free of the power of death and Hell. In the mild words of our governing Collect:

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

 

Be careful out there and God Bless,

LSP

Veterans Day 2025

 

We were going to go for a shoot but blasting off into a sunny wind tunnel didn't seem so fun so, instead, it was all about burgers and hotdogs on the grill with some delicious macaroni cheese by way of a side. A young sergeant fell upon his scoff like a warrior, which is entirely apt. He tells me there's some kind of forward observer training in the near future, I'll keep you posted.

He also says that the latest intakes of recruits into his Company have been outstanding, a vast improvement over previous years. Clearly something's changed, for the better. This encouraging trend in mind, here's a prayer:

O King and Judge of the nations: We remember before thee with grateful hearts the members of our armed forces, who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy; grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God world without end. Amen.

 

Lest we forget,

LSP

Christ The King

 

There is no other sovereign. Note this. He will come again in glory to judge both the quick and the dead. The Beast and its followers will be thrown into the lake of fire, the righteous will be gathered to Himself where they will be glorified in the Kingdom of God. So whose side are you on? Choose wisely, my friends.

Oremus:

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all

things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Of the increase of His Kingdom there shall be no end. Take heart from that and know that the false shepherds, those wolves in sheep's clothing who care nothing for their people, are living on borrowed time.  Their days are numbered, Christ is bringing all things to their divinely appointed end, their τέλος. Which is what?

The Beast and its abhorrent followers will be cast into unquenchable fire and the righteous gathered to the Savior, where they will shine like the Sun in the glory of reflected radiance. Be sure, punters, all two of you, that we're on the right side of this equation when the boom inevitably lowers and the Man comes around. Take note.

Here endeth the Lesson,

LSP

Happy Independence Day!

 

Have a great Independence Day and don't forget to pray for our nation and its freedom. Here's a prayer:

Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

God bless America,

LSP