Author: Deji Okegbile

Evelyn Francis Capel in one of her books ‘The Christian Year,’ explained that the ‘spiritual rhythm of the year is experienced and observed in sacred practices, which have their place in human life.’ According to Capel, ‘religious rites were performed in harmony with the changing relations of earth, sun and stars throughout the year in the ancient times.’ The development since the beginning of Christian era points to ‘the festivals honouring the coming of Christ, His death and His rising again, have likewise been held in accordance with the seasons.’ The reflection is that, the coming of Jesus Christ...

Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen (Rev 1:7) On Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of the liturgical year, the Church reminds itself once again of God’s ultimate power over all. Our salvation comes not through military, economic, or physical strength, but through the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. John in his vision of Christ the King and his addresses to the seven particular churches proclaims a...