Viva Christ the King!

"Viva Cristo Rey!" he shouted, spreading his arms wide as if on a cross.

The firing squad then mowed him down.

So died Blessed Miguel Pro, whose memorial was celebrated was celebrated this past week on the eightieth anniversary of his martyrdom.

On today's Feast of Christ the King, we may ask ourselves: Is the Christ the King of our lives? Is it evident in what we do and what we say?

Would we be able to say and do what Blessed Miguel Pro did? Serving God and his people no matter what?