Hey there,
The overflowing parking lot at the grocery store and the empty baking supply shelves inside are a sure sign that you’re pretty busy right now preparing for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving holiday in the US.
Not to mention Christmas shopping … or at least preparing your shopping list for Black Friday deals the day after.
Advent begins on Sunday, December 3rd, along with the refresh of our Liturgical Calendar (for those of you following along, we begin Cycle B).
But before we get too deep into the hustle and bustle of all our Christmas preparations, there’s one other important feast to celebrate this Liturgical year.
And I dare say it may be overlooked amongst all the early Christmas music, decorations, and advertising of our secular world.
It’s the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (aka Solemnity of Christ the King) which the Church will celebrate on Sunday, November 26th.
It’s always the last Sunday of the Liturgical year. Maybe that’s why it’s not so high profile … the date changes every year.
Maybe it’s because the title is so long.
Or maybe because it’s not celebrating a specific event … like Our Lord’s birth, or His Resurrection, or Ascension.
The beauty of this Solemnity is that it’s the culmination of Jesus’s life and everything we’ve experienced with Him during the past Liturgical year. And it places Him where He belongs … above everything and everyone.
Genuflect is pausing to set aside all the holiday preparation to reflect on this important Solemnity, what it means that Jesus Christ is King, and why it matters … especially in this day and age.
I pray that you and yours will have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving day … and that you’ll join me on Sunday in recognizing Jesus Christ as the King of the Universe … and more importantly, will work to ensure He is our King every day!
Keep Believing-
Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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The Origins of Christ The King
To fully appreciate the Solemnity of Christ The King, it helps to understand the state of the world in 1922. D. D. Emmons sets the stage for the time and explains how and why Pope Pius XI instituted the celebration in 1925. And changes that were made to it in 1969.
The Solemnity of Christ The King | Simply Catholic
8 Things About The Feast
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of The Universe has only been around since 1925. You may not be very familiar with it, so here are 8 things you may not know about it.
8 Things You Didn’t Know About The Feast of Christ The King | ChurchPOP
King of The Universe Truths
Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe … but what exactly does this mean? Especially in a modern world where we’ve removed Kings (for the most part)? Here are 6 truths about what it means for Jesus to be the King of the Universe, and why He matters.
“King of The Universe:” 6 Truths About Jesus That Confound The World | ChurchPOP
Why is Jesus Called a King?
Father Joe Scott ponders the question as to why Jesus is called a King. After all, Kings are mostly viewed as bad … now and during the time of Jesus. But Jesus redefined what it means to be King. And the Solemnity reminds us to embrace Him above all others in our hearts and in our lives.
Why do we Call Jesus a King? | Busted Halo
That’s my King!
I follow a lot of sports and it’s always fun to see a hype video leading up to a big game. That’s what this video reminds me of. If you need a little motivation leading up to the Solemnity of Christ the King, watch this!
Who is Your King? A Must Watch Video For The Feast of Christ The King | Catholic Link
5 Ways to Celebrate
This Solemnity is always on a Sunday, so it will be celebrated at Mass. But if you’re looking for some other ways to mark the occasion, Theresa Barber shares 5 ideas for your family.
5 Memorable Ways to Celebrate Christ The King as a Family | Aleteia
Litany to Christ The King
Pray this special Litany to Christ the King for the Solemnity.
Litany to Christ The King | My Catholic Life!
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