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Archbishop Myers blesses the Holy Rosary Garden of the Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.

The vaulted, sunlit chapel setting for Mass on the Solemnity of Christ the King, attended by more than 800 people.

More than 800 people attended the blessing of the Holy Rosary Garden Mausoleum by Archbishop John J. Myers at the Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 23.

In a reflective setting bathed by sunshine from a cruciform skylight, the Archbishop presided at the Mass, which was concelebrated by Msgr. William B. Naedele, Msgr. William J. Fadrowski, Father James J. Reilly, Father Dante Di Girolamo and Father James O. Sheerin.

Sheri A. Rickert, J.D., Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Newark, proclaimed the Old Testament reading (Daniel 7:13-14), and Joanne Staats Catholic Cemeteries counselor, read from the New Testament (Revelations 1:5-8). Transitional Deacon Richard Berbary read the Gospel (John 18:33-37).

In his homily, Archbishop Myers noted that “when we see a person, we recognize certain features as they come closer,” and he asked, “What do we know about a person?” He referred to fellow human beings whom we encounter in life, some of whom we know well, others not so well—some familiar through specific character traits, others who become more well known to us as time goes on.

Through the history of the Church, from its earliest days, we have learned more about Jesus, gotten to know Him better and better. We know Him, in part, through the various names and titles given to Him.

“Jesus is the King who reigns from the Cross,” the Archbishop proclaimed.

Archbishop Myers contrasted the majestic and constant Jesus Christ with the image some have of Jesus as a “buddy” or God as an “impersonal force,” neither of which is true.

“A loving God sent His Son to be one of us, one with us—to stand at the center of all creation,” the Archbishop said, noting that Pope John Paul II has reemphasized this perennial teaching and faith of the Church for all time.

As the Gospels teach, “Jesus is our only access to the Father.”

After the General Intercessions the Archbishop walked through the mausoleum building, blessing the Holy Rosary Garden and the entire structure.