Liturgical Information
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King (B)

Themes & Motives: glory, majesty, judgment, peace, eternal life, judgment, mercy

Introit:
The Lamb who was slain is worthy to receive strength and divinity, wisdom and power and honor: to him be glory and power for ever. (Rev 5:12, 1:6)

Opening Prayer:
Almighty and merciful God,
you break the power of evil
and make all things new
in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the universe.
May all in heaven and earth acclaim your glory
and never cease to praise you.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

• Daniel 7:13-14 [His dominion is an everlasting dominion. /v.14]
• Psalm 93:1 / 1-2 / 5 [R. The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty. /v.1a]
• Revelation 1:5-8 [He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father. /v.6]
• Gospel Verse: Mark 11:9-10 [Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come!]
• John 18:33b-37 [You say correctly that I am a king. /v.37]
  See CNP's Book of Sung Gospels - Third Edition CNP Catalog #3012-3

Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord,
we offer you the sacrifice
by which your Son reconciles mankind.
May it bring unity and peace to the world.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Preface of Christ the King: [Christ, the King of the universe]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.

You anointed Jesus Christ, your only Son, 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 you, his almighty Father,
an eternal and universal kingdom:
a kingdom of truth and life,
a kingdom of holiness and grace,
a kingdom of justice, love, and peace.

And so, with all the choirs of angels in heaven
we proclaim your glory
and join in their unending hymn of praise:

  Holy, holy, holy Lord...

Communion Antiphon:
The Lord will reign for ever and will give his people the gift of peace. (Ps 29:10-11)

Prayer after Communion:
Lord,
you give us Christ, the King of all creation,
as food for everlasting life.
Help us to live by his gospel
and bring us to the joy of his kingdom,
where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

The English translation of the Introit, Opening Prayer, Psalm Refrain, Gospel Verse, Prayer over the Gifts, Preface, Communion Antiphon and the Prayer after Communion from The Roman Missal, © Copyright 1973, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.

Excerpts from the First Reading, Second Reading and Gospel are taken from the New American Standard Bible ® © Copyright 1973 The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.