Saint Angela Merici, Virgin

Psalm 24 tries to draw a picture of what was happening in the first reading. We see David leading a multitude of people, very well organized, as seen in the image of the Psalm. It gives the impression that they were divided into two parts of the same choir. One singing: Who is the King of Glory? And the other responding: it is the Lord! The singing continues in the stanzas as they say: O gates lift high your heads (…) Let him enter the King of Glory. This psalm still paints a picture of a king coming to take over a city from its borders, entering the city through its proper gates, and coming with might. He now owns the city.

David is unstoppable in happiness. He is ready to do whatever it takes to welcome the ark of the covenant to his city. He dances and shouts with his people for the Lord. I admire David’s enthusiastic leadership. He leads emotionally, physically, intelligently, but above all, spiritually. He is not only a hands-on leader, but also believes in what is happening.

Dear fellow pilgrim, This text spikes something in me. As a leader, I am challenged not only to admire the skills and personality of David (such as his unity with his people and his faith in his God), but also to reflect on how Jesus, silently yet accompanied by a host of angels, comes to me in every Eucharistic celebration. How joyful it is. Let us borrow the state of Saint Peter Julian Eymard at his very first Holy Communion. The time he took to prepare for his Lord. The time he took to listen to his Lord after welcoming him. Then Jesus enthroned himself in his heart.

Let us pray:

Jesus, my lord, as you come to me, take control of my heart. Enthrone your kingdom in me. Then do with me what you will. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.