This week on Franciscan Fridays, Father Luke and Brother Pius dive into the Feast of Christ the King, the final Sunday of the Catholic liturgical year, and explore one of the most challenging questions in the Christian life:

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👉 If Jesus is King of the Universe, why does the world still look so broken?

In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, they wrestle with
• the paradox of Christ’s kingship,
• the problem of evil,
• why suffering continues even after Christ’s victory,
• the biblical roots of Jesus’ kingship,
• Fatima’s surprising connection to the Feast of Christ the King,
• and how we can learn to trust God’s plan even when life feels like defeat.

From the coronation of Jesus on the Cross, to Tolkien’s “long defeat,” to the heroic cry Viva Cristo Rey! of Bl. Miguel Pro, this episode is packed with Catholic theology, saint stories, and practical guidance for living under Christ’s reign today.

You’ll also hear personal testimonies from ministry in the Bronx, struggles with vocation, and the challenge to trust God in illness, addiction, and daily life.

🎧 Whether you're preparing for Sunday Mass, looking to deepen your understanding of Christ’s kingship, or seeking hope in a confusing world, this episode will ground you in faith and strengthen your trust in Jesus.

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🙏 Pray with us for the grace to see Christ’s victory—hidden but real—unfolding in our lives.