Christ the King Novena – 9 Days of Prayer
Honoring the reign of Christ over all creation as the liturgical year draws to a close
Christ the King is the last great feast of the Church's year, celebrating Christ's reign over all creation. The solemnity falls on the last Sunday before Advent. This novena invites you to place every part of your life under his rule, from work and family to your private thoughts. It is a fitting way to end the liturgical year with gratitude and trust. It is also a prayer for leaders and nations: Catholics believe that no earthly authority is final. Praying for nine days lets that conviction settle before Advent begins, and it gives you a calm way to hand over what you cannot control.
A novena is nine consecutive days of prayer. You can begin this novena on any day.
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Intention: For the Reign of Christ in Our Hearts and in the World
O Christ Jesus, I acknowledge You as universal King. All that has been made was created for You. Exercise over me all Your rights.
O Christ Jesus, I acknowledge You as universal King. All that has been made was created for You. Exercise over me all Your rights. I renew my baptismal vows, renouncing Satan, his works and empty promises, and I promise to live as a good Christian. In a special way, I pledge myself to labor for the triumph of the rights of God and of Your Church.
Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer You my poor actions to obtain that all hearts may acknowledge Your sacred Kingship, and that the reign of Your peace may be established throughout the whole world. May Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. Reign over our families, our communities, and our nations. Let every heart proclaim You King, and let Your peace, which the world cannot give, rule in us.
(Mention your intentions here.)
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy Kingdom come! Christ, our King, reign over us! Amen.
Pray this prayer once a day for nine days in a row.
Traditional Catholic Prayer · Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
More novenas
- Divine Mercy Novena
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena
- Immaculate Conception Novena
- Holy Spirit Novena
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena
- Assumption of Mary Novena
Frequently asked questions
When should I start the Christ the King Novena?
The feast is the last Sunday before Advent, and the date changes each year. Begin nine days earlier so your ninth day is the eve of the solemnity.
How do I pray the Christ the King Novena?
Pray the daily prayer once a day for nine days, offering one area of your life to Christ each day.
Who is the Christ the King Novena for?
It is for anyone who wants to put Christ first, including parishes, youth groups and families. It is also a prayer for peace in public life.
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