Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Solemnity

The last Sunday of the liturgical year proclaims Christ as King of all creation. Pius XI instituted the feast in 1925.

Readings of the day

Sorrowful Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

This mystery is featured for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

“Hail, King of the Jews!”Matthew 27:29

The soldiers clothe Jesus in a scarlet cloak, press a crown of thorns upon His head and mock Him as king. He who is truly King of Kings endures their scorn.

Fruit of the mystery: Moral courage

The Our Father

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name; your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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This day’s five mysteries (Sorrowful Mysteries)

The Agony in the Garden
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Crowning with Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion

Coming up

First Sunday of AdventSun, Nov 29 · Sunday
Saint Andrew, ApostleMon, Nov 30 · Feast
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryTue, Dec 8 · Solemnity
Our Lady of GuadalupeSat, Dec 12 · Feast
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Fri, Dec 25 · Solemnity

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Liturgical calendar for the dioceses of the USA (General Roman Calendar and U.S. proper), checked against the USCCB liturgical calendar. Readings: citations from the U.S. Lectionary for Mass, text from the Douay-Rheims Bible (public domain).

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