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Dear Friend,

Christ is a King not of this world, but He must be a King in this world.

We tend to think of a kingdom as of the worldly kingdoms we have seen throughout history. But Christ did not intend to establish such a kingdom here on earth. The kingdom that Christ wished to establish here on earth is a kingdom which rules over our hearts, minds and wills.

In this kingdom, we are no longer ruled by force or coercion. We are ruled by our conscience and right order.

This kingdom that Christ came to earth to establish is none other than the Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic Church, though it is in this world is not of this world. This kingdom, the Roman Catholic Church, is designed by God to last forever. "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words shall not pass way."

This kingdom that Christ established with St. Peter at its head, though it exists within this world, it is actually from heaven and for eternity. St. Peter was given the keys to the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever he bound here on earth is bound in heaven; whatsoever he loosened on earth is loosened in heaven. Thus we see there is a connection or continuity between the Catholic Church and the kingdom of heaven.

Christ is therefore the King of the Catholic Church. He is its head, He is its ruler. Though He established visible vicars, representatives of Himself, He still maintains that kingship — that highest post where He rules and governs. Therefore the visible rulers, popes and bishops are not permitted to govern as they wish or at their whim. They teach, rule or govern, and sanctify in the name of Christ the King.

The words, teaching, and ruling of Christ the King are not up for discussion or debate. They are not up for reinterpretation. They are given to us to be followed exactly as Christ has instructed us. The truths that God has spoken are eternally true they are immutable and unchangeable. Any attempt to negate or reinterpret His meaning is a treasonous act against Christ the King and is therefore blasphemous and damnable.

While in this world many may apparently escape punishment for such damnable treason and blasphemy, they most definitely will not escape in eternity.

While considering this concept, and looking back upon history, especially upon the Protestant Reformation and the Modernist Novus Ordo, we become filled with fear and amazement that such an evil could continue even to this present day.

How could so many for so long rebel against such a kind and gentle King? What does this King ask of us that is so hard and difficult? Are not all His commands and decrees most reasonable and just? Are they not for our own good and benefit? How could we be so foolish as to continue in such rebellion and disobedience? Why must we continually try to create a god to suit our own whims and fancies? Is it such a difficult thing to be honest and humble ourselves to God working always to conform ourselves to His will, rather than attempting to force God to conform to our own wills?

Let us learn not to consider this kingdom as other worldly kingdoms that come and go throughout history. But let us realize that this kingdom is here now and will last on into eternity forever.

The Israelites were rebuked for desiring a kingdom like the other nations around them had. God told them what a worldly king would demand from them and still they desired that rather than the rule of God over themselves. It was God Himself that they rejected it was not the judges or the prophets that He sent.

It is likewise today, the leaders of false sects and religions have rejected God and established themselves in His place. Meanwhile the true representatives of God are rejected by the majority just as Jesus was. In rejecting the true bishops, they reject the true Church, and therefore are rejecting Christ Himself.

May we ever hold to the unchanging truths and words Christ has given us and thus remain true and faithful in His kingdom here on earth, so that we may enter into His everlasting Kingdom in Heaven.

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