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Dear Parish Family:
We conclude the liturgical year today with the Solemnity of Christ the King. This feast was established by Pope Pius XI at a time of turmoil between two great wars. What does this parish Church have in common with that year? It was 1925; look at our cornerstone. Look also at the window above the tabernacle, aptly described in the 1986 booklet “A Homily of Light:”
“The dominant architectural feature of Blessed Sacrament Church is William Burnham’s great altar window. An inspired composition of life-like figures and brilliant colors, this work is a masterpiece in stained glass. Immediately visible to all who enter the west vestibule, the impact of the altar widow is felt at once. Its symmetry in arrangement of figures and colors, glowing reds and blues, is readily apparent. Its focus is upon the central figure – a large scale depiction of Christ the King presenting a great golden chalice, the Blessed Sacrament. Angels and apostles fill surrounding window panels.”
When I was asked to describe my “vision” for this Church, I replied that it begins at the tabernacle in this awesome sanctuary and extends to the rest of the world, especially to the least among us. Hear we find echoed the words of today’s gospel: “Whatever you did for one of these least brothers [and sisters] of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40).
Happy Feast,
Fr. Bill Foley