Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to Christ the King
Mercy, peace, justice, protection for families and nations, forgiveness of sin, and recognition of Christ's reign on earth.
Our Lord Jesus Christ is traditionally invoked as patron of peace, justice, social order under Christ, conversion of nations.
Christ Pantocrator, Sinai icon, 6th century
Pray This Novena
Start with day 1
Begin the novena now, move one day at a time, and come back here whenever you are ready for the next day.
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Private intention
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Day 1 of 9
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Day 1: Most Holy King
Begin by honoring Christ as King and Ruler of all nations.
Pause here for your intention.
Opening Prayer
Pray this same prayer each day after the day's meditation.
O Lord our God, Thou alone art the Most Holy King and Ruler of all nations. We pray to Thee, Lord, in the great expectation of receiving from Thee, O Divine King, mercy, peace, justice and all good things.
Protect, O Lord our King, our families and the land of our birth. Guard us we pray, Most Faithful One. Protect us from our enemies and from Thy just judgment.
Forgive us, O Sovereign King, our sins against Thee. Jesus, Thou art a King of Mercy. We have deserved Thy just judgment. Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us. We trust in Thy Great Mercy.
O most awe-inspiring King, We bow before Thee and pray: may Thy reign, Thy Kingdom, be recognized on earth. Amen.
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