Bible Study Solemnity of Christ the King – Cycle A.

Instituted by Pius XI in 1926, this feast was celebrated on the last Sunday of October
to foster the awareness of Christ’s dominion over all people and to establish peace among
nations. After Vatican Council II the feast was transferred to the last Sunday of the
Liturgical Year, the Sunday before Advent, on which the human race is consecrated to the
Sacred Heart through the Litany of the Sacred Heart and a prayer recited before the Blessed
Sacrament.
This feast celebrates Christ’s Kingship in an altogether non-worldly way. Jesus was
anointed by the Father with the oil of gladness as the Eternal Priest and Universal King. As
Priest He offered His life on the altar of the Cross and redeemed the human race by this one
perfect sacrifice of peace. As King He claims dominion over all creation that He may present
to the almighty Father a Kingdom of truth and life, a Kingdom of holiness and grace, a
Kingdom of justice, love, and peace.

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