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Jesus Wants to Be King of Everything

Episode Summary

What would it look like to let Jesus be King over every part of your life?

In this Reel Homily, we are reminded that we are all a mix. Some of us are young and some are old. We have talents and weak spots. We are virtuous in some things and struggle with vices in others. That is simply our experience as human beings.

But no matter where we stand, Jesus wants to enter into every part of our lives. At the end of our lives, He wants to be able to ask us, “What did you do for Me?”

As we get ready for the last feast of the Church year, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we are invited to give Him every corner of our hearts. He wants to be King over our failures and our successes, our sins and our virtues.

Jesus does not want to be on the sidelines of your life. He wants to be Lord over all. And when we let Him reign, we find peace.

00:00 You guys are young, and you guys are old. 00:03 You guys are untalented, and you guys are talented. 00:07 You are virtuous in some things, and you have a lot of vices in others. 00:11 This is our experience. 00:13 No matter what, Jesus wants to enter into every aspect of your life. 00:18 He wants to be able to ask at the end of our lives, 00:20 “What did you do for Me?” 00:22 Think about it. 00:23 We’re getting ready for the last feast of the year: Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. 00:27 He wants to be the King over all aspects of your life. 00:30 He wants to be the King over your failures. 00:33 He wants to be King over your success. 00:35 He wants to be King over your sins. 00:37 He wants to be King over all of your virtues. 00:40 He wants to have lordship over everything. 00:43 Jesus does not want to be on the sidelines of your life. 00:46 He wants to be Lord over all. 00:48 This is peace.

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Key Takeaways

  • We are all a mix of strengths and weaknesses, virtues and vices, and Jesus wants to enter into every part of our lives.
  • At the end of our lives, Jesus wants to be able to ask us, “What did you do for Me?”
  • The Solemnity of Christ the King is the last feast of the Church year and invites us to let Jesus reign over everything.
  • Jesus wants to be King over our failures and successes, and over our sins and virtues, not just the parts we are proud of.
  • Jesus does not want to be on the sidelines of our lives. When we let Him be Lord over all, we find peace.

What This Means for Prayer and Daily Life

Think about the parts of your life you keep to yourself. Maybe it is a failure you would rather forget, a habit you are not proud of, or even a success you want to take all the credit for. Those are the very places Jesus wants to enter.

This week, pick one area where Jesus has been on the sidelines. It could be your work, your phone, a relationship, or a sin you keep going back to. Invite Him into it by name. If it is a sin, bring it to Him in Confession.

As the Feast of Christ the King gets closer, try ending each day with a simple question: “Jesus, what did I do for You today?” Let it be a moment of honesty, not guilt. He is a King who rules with love.

A simple prayer for this week:

Lord Jesus, You are King of the Universe and King of my heart. I give You my failures and my successes, my sins and my virtues. Don’t stay on the sidelines of my life. Be Lord over all of it, and give me Your peace. Amen.

FAQ Section: Christ the King

It is the feast when the Church celebrates Jesus Christ as King of the Universe. It is the last Sunday of the Church year, right before Advent begins. In 2026, it falls on Sunday, November 22.

The Church year starts with Advent and ends with this feast. It reminds us that all of history leads to Christ, who reigns over all things.

It means inviting Him into every part of your life, not just the good parts. He wants to be King over your failures and successes, your sins and your virtues.

Jesus does not want to rule only the parts of us that look good. He wants to bring His mercy and healing to the places where we struggle. One of the best ways to let Him in is through Confession.

It means Jesus does not want to be a part-time guest in our lives. He wants to be at the center, guiding our choices every day.

In this homily, we hear that Jesus wants to be able to ask us, “What did you do for Me?” It is an invitation to live each day for Him.

Jesus wants to be Lord over every part of your life. When we let Him reign over all of it, we find true peace.

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