This Sunday, the last of the liturgical year, is Christ the king, and comes immediately before Advent. It is a slightly odd ...

It is because Jesus is mocked and wears the crown of suffering that he appears as the true King. His sceptre is justice (cf. Ps 45:7). The price of justice in this world is suffering: Jesus ...

They placed a crown of thorns on his head. They put a staff in his hand, then struck him with it. They jeered at Jesus, saying “Hail, King of the Jews.” ...