NovenasChrist the King Novena
Novena to Christ the King of the Universe
A nine-day novena honoring Christ as King of all nations and peoples. Established by Pope Pius XI in 1925, this devotion reminds us that Jesus Christ reigns supreme over all creation and that His kingdom will have no end.
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For Recognition of Christ's Kingship
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Almighty and merciful God, You break the power of evil and make all things new in Your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the universe. May all in heaven and earth acclaim Your glory and never cease to praise You.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Meditation
O Lord our God, You alone are the Most Holy King and Ruler of all nations. Your kingdom is not of this world, yet You reign over all creation. You are the King of kings and Lord of lords, and before You every knee must bow.
Help us to recognize Your kingship in our lives and to submit ourselves to Your loving rule.
Prayer
O Christ the King, we acknowledge You as our Lord and Sovereign. Reign in our hearts and in our homes. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
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Act of Dedication to Christ the King
Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before Your altar. We are Yours, and Yours we wish to be; but to be more surely united with You, behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to Your Most Sacred Heart.
Many indeed have never known You; many, too, despising Your precepts, have rejected You. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to Your Sacred Heart.
Be King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken You, but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned You; grant that they may quickly return to their Father's house, lest they die of wretchedness and hunger.
Be King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof; call them back to the harbor of truth and the unity of faith, so that soon there may be but one flock and one Shepherd.
Grant, O Lord, to Your Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give tranquility of order to all nations; make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry: Praise to the Divine Heart that wrought our salvation; to It be glory and honor forever. Amen.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Christ, the King of Glory, have mercy on us!
About this novena
A nine-day novena honoring Christ as King of all nations and peoples. Established by Pope Pius XI in 1925, this devotion reminds us that Jesus Christ reigns supreme over all creation and that His kingdom will have no end.
Before the Solemnity of Christ the King (Last Sunday of Ordinary Time), or any time
You can begin a novena at any time. Traditional dates are a guide, not a requirement.
