ANTIPOLO City\u00a0 \u2014 As we celebrate the Catholic\u2019s liturgical seasons in cycle, today\u2019s Solemnity of Christ the King marks an end and start of a season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This day symbolizes the end of the Ordinary Time. In this celebration, we are being reminded of Jesus Christ\u2019s Journey from suffering to His Kingship.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Antipolo Bishop Francis De Leon says, \u201cChrist, through his death and resurrection, has triumphed and is made King of the Universe. If we accept him as our King, we should live his values or command\u2014love of God and neighbor.\u201d<\/p>\n
During today\u2019s Eucharistic celebration, you\u2019ll see mass presiders in white vestment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) No. 346(a):\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhite is used in the offices and masses during the seasons of Easter and Christmas; also on celebrations of the Lord, other than of His passion; on celebrations of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the angels, saints who were not martyrs; on the solemnity of All Saints (November 1); the feasts of the Birth of John the Baptist (June 24), John, apostle, evangelist (December 27), the Chair of Peter (February 22), and the Conversion of Paul (January 25).\u201d<\/p>\n
However, the \u201cWhite\u201d will be replaced by \u201cViolet\u201d during the following Sundays. It is because the Solemnity of Christ the King is then followed by the start of the Advent Season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
GIRM No. 346 also states that: \u201cViolet is used in Advent and Lent. It may also be worn in Offices and Masses for the dead.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moreover, aside from the color of the presider\u2019s vestment, there is another factor that must be observed by the members of the Church Choir as well as the faithful.<\/p>\n
During the Solemnity of Christ the King is the last time to sing the \u201cGloria!\u201d within the liturgical season of the Ordinary Time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
GIRM No. 53 says, \u201cGloria is a very ancient and venerable hymn in which the Church, gathered together in the Holy Spirit, glorifies and entreats God the Father and the Lamb…\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is sung or said on Sundays outside the Seasons of ADVENT and Lent, on solemnities and feasts, and at special celebrations of a more solemn character.\u201d<\/p>\n
More so, GIRM No. 313 reminds all Choirs to use musical instruments in moderation:<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Advent, the organ and other musical instruments should be used in moderation that is consistent with the season\u2019s character and does not anticipate the full Joy of the Nativity of the Lord.\u201d<\/p>\n
Evidently, the celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King signifies us for the changes that we are supposed to adopt as also provided by the Roman Missal.<\/p>\n
But on a personal level, what are you willing to change in preparation to the birth of the child who would then be hailed as Christ the King?\u00a0<\/p>\n
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