 The First Sunday of Advent ushers in a sacred time of waiting—a waiting that is not passive or anxious, but rich with expectation and faith. As we light the first Candle of Hope, we are reminded that hope is not mere optimism or wishful thinking; it is the steady flame that keeps our hearts awake to God’s promises even in the midst of darkness and uncertainty. Biblical hope is active, confident expectation that is rooted in God's faithfulness.
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Viva Cristo Rey! Long live Christ the King11/22/2025 "¡Viva Cristo Rey!” “Long live Christ the King”
I want to share the story behind this phrase that has echoed through history: "Viva Cristo Rey!" – "Long live Christ the King!” These words became the rallying cry and final testimony of Mexican martyrs during the Cristero War of the 1920s. This was a time when the Mexican government attempted to suppress the Catholic Church, closing churches and executing priests, thousands of faithful Catholics, many of them simple farmers and laypeople as well a clergy, took up arms to defend religious freedom. As they faced firing squads, their last words were often this defiant proclamation: "Viva Cristo Rey!" Among them was a 14-year-old boy, Saint José Sánchez del Río, who was tortured and killed in 1928. As soldiers cut the soles of his feet and forced him to walk through the town, he cried out "Viva Cristo Rey!" With his last breath, as they prepared to shoot him, he shouted these words one final time. These weren't words of hatred or revenge, they were ultimate words of witness, declaration that no earthly power could separate them from their true King. This cry reminds us that proclaiming Christ as King has always been, and remains, a revolutionary act. 
Hi, welcome to my weekly blog. I'm deacon Michel and I love blogging and the healthy exchange of constructive ideas. Now my mind has been known to wander on a million different things all at once so don't be surprised at what you find here. I often scratch my head and go 'Huh?' at my own thoughts. Feel free to leave a comment and share your thoughts with me.
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