The King of the Golden City: An Allegory for Children

The King of the Golden City: A Classic Allegory of Christ's LoveWhat if you were invited to visit the King of the Golden City, who loved you more than anyone else in the world? That is the premise of this charming story that illustrates Jesus' desire to share an intimate relationship with each one of His children.This book is a classic of Catholic literature that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. "The King of the Golden City" is a beautiful allegory by Mother Mary Loyola, a nun who wrote many books for children in the early 1900s. Mother Mary Loyola wrote this allegory for children to help them appreciate the gift of Holy Communion and the love of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.Follow the adventures of Dilecta, a poor orphan girl who is befriended by the King and receives many gifts and graces from Him. But she also faces many trials and temptations that threaten to separate her from her beloved King. Will she remain faithful and loyal to Him? Will she ever see Him face to face in His glorious City?The King of the Golden City is a perfect story for preparing and celebrating a child's First Holy Communion, as well as for anyone who wants to grow closer to Jesus in the Eucharist. It is a treasure that will inspire you to seek the King who awaits you with His infinite love and mercy.Some themes or lessons from the story are:- The love of Jesus for each soul and His desire to dwell in us through Holy Communion.- The need for preparation and reverence before receiving the Blessed Sacrament.- The effects of grace and sin on our relationship with God.- The role of our guardian angel and the devil in our spiritual journey.- The value of prayer, penance, charity, and obedience as means of growing in holiness.- The beauty of heaven and the joy of seeing God face to face.Dilecta's story can be applied to our own lives in several ways. For example:- You are invited by Jesus, the King of the Golden City, to have a personal relationship with him and to receive him in the Eucharist.- You are given gifts and instructions by Jesus, such as faith, conscience, good works, Scripture, Church teaching, self-examination, and grace, to help you grow closer to him and follow his will.- You face temptations and enemies that try to distract you from Jesus, such as sin, pride, selfishness, worldly pleasures, and evil influences.- You need to confess your sins and ask for forgiveness when you offend Jesus, and trust in his mercy and love for you.- You long to see Jesus face to face in heaven, and you hope to be faithful and loyal to him until the end of your life. Read more