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Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide
November 23, 2025 (Cycle C, Year I) – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus, King of the Universe

Community Word: We live with hope for eternal life in Christ the King.
Theme: We live with hope for eternal life when we entrust our lives to the mercy of Christ the King.
Promise: “Amen, I say to you… you will be with me in Paradise.” (Lk 23:43)

Reflection:
In a world marked by sin, weakness, and imperfection, it is easy to lose sight of eternity. Yet our hope does not depend on our own strength or goodness; it rests on the mercy of Christ the King. His mercy is not merely a feeling of pity; it is His active love reaching out to save us, to lift us from our failures, and to draw us back into His heart.


Christ the King reigns not as a ruler of power and domination, but as a King whose throne is the Cross and whose crown is made of thorns. His kingship is not defined by earthly authority but by divine mercy, a mercy that welcomes, forgives, and restores.


When we place our hope in God’s mercy, we acknowledge that only His love can heal what is broken within us and make us worthy of eternal life. His mercy gives us peace in the present and confidence in the future for His compassion is greater than our sin, and His promise stronger than our doubt.


Eternal life is not merely life without end; it is life united with Christ the King, a sharing in His limitless love. This union begins even now, in every act of faith, hope, and love that draws us closer to Him. This truth echoes in our community theme for the week: we live with hope for eternal life when we entrust our lives to the mercy of Christ the King.


To entrust our daily lives to Christ the King is to recognize that every moment, every joy, challenge, and uncertainty, belongs to Him. He is not a distant ruler seated far above our struggles; He is a merciful King who walks with us, guiding our steps with compassion and opening the gates of His Kingdom not to the proud but to the repentant. Like the thief on the cross who said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom” (Lk 23:42), we are reminded that the mercy of Christ is greater than our sins, and that His promise of paradise is offered to all who turn to Him with sincere hearts.


Let us, therefore, live each day under the reign of this merciful King, allowing His compassion to shape our thoughts, words, and actions. To belong to His Kingdom means to reflect His love in the world: forgiving others, serving the poor, and seeking peace.


The response of Jesus to the repentant thief reveals the depth of His mercy and love. In the midst of His suffering, Jesus did not speak of anger or condemnation but of compassion and forgiveness. To a man condemned by the world, He offered the greatest promise: “Today you will be with me in Paradise” (Lk 23:43). And this promise is not only for the thief but for all who turn to Christ with humble and repentant hearts. It reminds us that no sin is too great, no life too broken for His mercy to restore. Paradise is not a reward earned by our goodness, but a gift freely given to those who trust in His saving love.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus Christ, our merciful King, You reign not with power and pride, but with love and compassion. Teach my heart to trust in Your mercy more than in my own strength. Lift me when I fall, forgive me when I fail, and draw me ever closer to Your heart. May Your kingship rule over my thoughts, my words, and my deeds. Help me to live each day as a witness to Your mercy, forgiving others, serving with humility, and seeking peace. When my strength falters, remind me that Your promise is sure: “Today, you will be with Me in Paradise.” Amen.

Reflection Guide Questions:
1. In what areas of my life do I still rely on my own strength instead of entrusting everything to the mercy of Christ the King?
2. How can I reflect the kingship of Christ, marked by mercy, forgiveness, and service, in my relationships and daily actions?

This Week’s Daily Mass Reading Guide:
November 23, 2025 (Sun) – 2 Sm 5:1-3/ Ps 122:1-4/ Col 1:12-20/ Lk 23:35-43
November 24, 2025 (Mon) – Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/ Dn 3:52-56/ Lk 21:1-4
November 25, 2025 (Tue) – Dn 2:31-45/ Dn 3:57-61/ Lk 21:5-11
November 26, 2025 (Wed) – Dn 5:1-6, 13, 14, 16, 17, 23-28/ Dn 3:62-67/ Lk 21:12-19
November 27, 2025 (Thu) – Dn 6:12-28/ Dn 3:68-74/ Lk 21:20-28
November 28, 2025 (Fri) – Dn 7:2-14/ Dn 3:75-81/ Lk 21:29-33
November 29, 2025 (Sat) – Dn 7:15-27/ Dn 3:82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87/ Lk 21:34-36

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