La Gloriosa Venida de Cristo Rey
“La Gloriosa Venida de Cristo Rey”
(The Glorious Coming of Christ the King)
Holy Father Pope John Paul II’s inspiration to call the Time
of his Papacy “The New Advent”, appeared at the beginning of
his first encyclical, Redemptor Hominis, in 1979. In 1977
Theologian William Stringfellow had written two articles of power,
wisdom, and Biblical insight about how to live as Christians in the
Second Advent of the Lord. Apparitions of the Mother of God
in Fatima, Amsterdam, Akita, Bosnia, and Rwanda all point to a
prayer for peace and for the Returning Christ. Probably the most
dramatic, loving and radiant of these revelations in our time has been
to St. Faustina Kowalska. The Lord Himself, came to Faustina
asking for deep trust and devotion to His Divine Mercy. Jesus
calls us to be awake with our lamps lit awaiting Him, our Lord and
Bridegroom.
All through this time I have wanted to portray the return of
Christ the King; and my Jesuit brothers of Santa Clara de Asis
University gave me this blessed opportunity…
Fr. William Hart McNichols , October 2004
“For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side
to the other, so will the Son of Man be in His day.” Luke 17:24
“Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!” Revelation 22:20
This icon is dedicated in thanksgiving to
Fr. Paul Locatelli, SJ
and my Jesuit brothers of Santa Clara de Asis University
Office of the President
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
www.TaosTraditions.com Fr. Wm Hart McNichols
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