God reigns in each of his holy ones (Origen)

The kingdom of God, in the words of our Lord and Savior,

does not come for all to see; nor shall they say:

Behold, here it is, or behold, there it is;

but the kingdom of God is within us,

for the word of God is very near, in our mouth and in our heart.

Thus, it is clear that he who prays for the coming of God’s kingdom,

prays rightly to have it within himself,

that there it might grow and bear fruit and become perfect.

For God reigns in each of his holy ones.

Anyone who is holy obeys the spiritual laws of God,

who dwells in Him as in a well-ordered city.

The Father is present in the perfect soul

and with Him Christ reigns, according to the words:

We shall come to him and make our home with him. 

--Origen  

                   

Image source 1:  https://www.scny.org/solemnity-lord-jesus-christ-king-universe/
Image source 2:  Christ the King window, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Mill Valley

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