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... Actor Kevin Bacon ... Jesus: "Remember me when you come into your Kingdom." At least this one miscreant has been won over, and Jesus instantly rewards his plea of faith. Jesus replies, "Today you will be with me in Paradise." Today is the celebration of Christ the King. Next week we ... eternal well-being? How about the well-being of your neighbors and the people you work with? Do you see where I'm heading? Jesus came into this world to seek and to save that which was lost. Then he returned to the Father. But ...
