Traditional Catholic Novena
Novena to Christ the King
A traditional Catholic novena to Christ the King for peace, justice, and social order under Christ. Traditionally prayed 10 days before the Feast of Christ the King.
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About This Novena
This novena is public in spirit, not merely private. It asks Christ to reign over persons, families, and nations, and it combines social hope with personal repentance.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for peace, justice, social order under Christ, and conversion of nations.
Usual timing
10 days before the Feast of Christ the King
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Day 1: Most Holy King
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Begin by honoring Christ as King and Ruler of all nations.
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Opening Prayer
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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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About this novena
Description
This novena is public in spirit, not merely private. It asks Christ to reign over persons, families, and nations, and it combines social hope with personal repentance.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
peace, justice, social order under Christ, conversion of nations
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for peace, justice, social order under Christ, and conversion of nations.
Usual timing
10 days before the Feast of Christ the King
Christ Pantocrator, Sinai icon, 6th century