Ponder these words from Jesuit spiritual director Fr. Larry Gillick: "If we prayerfully accept his final gesture [Jesus dying on the cross for us] of our being forgiven and blest, then all that we desire has been proclaimed from the Cross by the "New David," the new victor and it is our response that determines how we see ourselves."
What is my response to the liberating gifts of love and care that come to me from the wooden throne of a crucifying (forgiving) cross and the king who hangs there, striped of everything except unending forgiveness and undying love?
It is simple, isn't it? Just what is my response to Jesus Christ the King? As yourself that question several times, letting the reality of this feast sink into your heart each time you ask. Let your heart be open to receive his kingly love and to walk over the many "tyrant kings" that distract us from responding in a heart-opened prayer of trusting gratitude and love.
