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Friends of the Rosary,
The Kingdom of God is among us, as we say every Thursday in the third Luminous mystery.
Today, on the Memorial Day of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr, the main Gospel reading (Luke 17:20–25) shows the Pharisees questioning Christ the Lord about the arrival of God’s Kingdom.
Jesus said in reply,
“The coming of the Kingdom of God cannot be observed,
and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or, ‘There it is.’
For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you.”
Christ’s words reveal that God’s reign begins wherever His truth, grace, and love transform human lives. God’s Kingdom is not merely a future promise; it begins wherever people welcome Christ. The Kingdom is already present because Christ Himself stands among us.
This contrasts with seeking extraordinary manifestations of God’s presence while overlooking His action in ordinary circumstances.
We may search for dramatic signs, spiritual experiences, or future events, forgetting that Christ encounters us through prayer,
Scripture, the sacraments, and acts of charity. The Kingdom develops quietly wherever hearts surrender to God’s will.
Jesus also reminded His disciples that His mission will pass through suffering and rejection:
“For just as lightning flashes
and lights up the sky from one side to the other,
so will the Son of Man be in his day.
But first he must suffer greatly and be rejected by this generation.”
The glory of God’s Kingdom cannot be separated from the mystery of the Cross.
St. Josaphat—the saint of the day—dedicated his life to Christian unity and ultimately suffered martyrdom. His witness reminds us that fidelity to Christ requires courage and sacrificial love.
Ave Maria!
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
To Jesus through Mary!
Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will.
Please give us the grace to respond with joy!
+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York
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