A Novena to Christ the King

Christ the King Novena

Day 1

Intention

May Catholics have the courage to put the truth of the gospel and fidelity to the Church above partisan politics.

Prayers 

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy 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

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.

Prayer to Christ the King

Lord, Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
    the beginning and end of all things,
you have made your Church to be a people
    that bears witness to the goodness and beauty of your kingdom.
By your Holy Spirit, you have united us as one body,
    called to live as one family of God.
Fill our hearts with your grace,
    that we would be close to you
    by being close to the vulnerable and marginalized.
Give us the patience to share one another’s burdens,
and give us the courage to always be friends of the truth.
May we remain with you always.
Amen.

Day 2

Intention

May couples who suffer fertility challenges experience God’s compassion, and may political leaders promote therapies that respect the dignity of all human persons.  

Prayers 

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy 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

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.

Prayer to Christ the King

Lord, Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
    the beginning and end of all things,
you have made your Church to be a people
    that bears witness to the goodness and beauty of your kingdom.
By your Holy Spirit, you have united us as one body,
    called to live as one family of God.
Fill our hearts with your grace,
    that we would be close to you
    by being close to the vulnerable and marginalized.
Give us the patience to share one another’s burdens,
and give us the courage to always be friends of the truth.
May we remain with you always.
Amen.

Day 3

Intention

May governments will respect the consciences of all people who care for the sick and vulnerable.  

Prayers 

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy 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

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.

Prayer to Christ the King

Lord, Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
    the beginning and end of all things,
you have made your Church to be a people
    that bears witness to the goodness and beauty of your kingdom.
By your Holy Spirit, you have united us as one body,
    called to live as one family of God.
Fill our hearts with your grace,
    that we would be close to you
    by being close to the vulnerable and marginalized.
Give us the patience to share one another’s burdens,
and give us the courage to always be friends of the truth.
May we remain with you always.
Amen.

Day 4

Intention

May the Lord protect Christians in Nicaragua, where the Catholic Church faces brutal government persecution. 

Prayers 

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy 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

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.

Prayer to Christ the King

Lord, Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
    the beginning and end of all things,
you have made your Church to be a people
    that bears witness to the goodness and beauty of your kingdom.
By your Holy Spirit, you have united us as one body,
    called to live as one family of God.
Fill our hearts with your grace,
    that we would be close to you
    by being close to the vulnerable and marginalized.
Give us the patience to share one another’s burdens,
and give us the courage to always be friends of the truth.
May we remain with you always.
Amen.

Day 5

Intention

May governments strengthen the ability for parents to direct the education of their children. 

Prayers 

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy 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

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.

Prayer to Christ the King

Lord, Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
    the beginning and end of all things,
you have made your Church to be a people
    that bears witness to the goodness and beauty of your kingdom.
By your Holy Spirit, you have united us as one body,
    called to live as one family of God.
Fill our hearts with your grace,
    that we would be close to you
    by being close to the vulnerable and marginalized.
Give us the patience to share one another’s burdens,
and give us the courage to always be friends of the truth.
May we remain with you always.
Amen.

Day 6

Intention

May the Lord protect vulnerable migrants and refugees, and may the Church enjoy the freedom to carry out the ministries that Christ has handed to her. 

Prayers 

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy 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

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.

Prayer to Christ the King

Lord, Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
    the beginning and end of all things,
you have made your Church to be a people
    that bears witness to the goodness and beauty of your kingdom.
By your Holy Spirit, you have united us as one body,
    called to live as one family of God.
Fill our hearts with your grace,
    that we would be close to you
    by being close to the vulnerable and marginalized.
Give us the patience to share one another’s burdens,
and give us the courage to always be friends of the truth.
May we remain with you always.
Amen.

Day 7

Intention

May government leaders recognize the contributions that religious charities make to the common good. 

Prayers 

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy 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

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.

Prayer to Christ the King

Lord, Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
    the beginning and end of all things,
you have made your Church to be a people
    that bears witness to the goodness and beauty of your kingdom.
By your Holy Spirit, you have united us as one body,
    called to live as one family of God.
Fill our hearts with your grace,
    that we would be close to you
    by being close to the vulnerable and marginalized.
Give us the patience to share one another’s burdens,
and give us the courage to always be friends of the truth.
May we remain with you always.
Amen.

Day 8

Intention

May the Lord protect our brothers and sisters in Nigeria who are suffering violent religious conflict. 

Prayers 

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy 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

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.

Prayer to Christ the King

Lord, Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
    the beginning and end of all things,
you have made your Church to be a people
    that bears witness to the goodness and beauty of your kingdom.
By your Holy Spirit, you have united us as one body,
    called to live as one family of God.
Fill our hearts with your grace,
    that we would be close to you
    by being close to the vulnerable and marginalized.
Give us the patience to share one another’s burdens,
and give us the courage to always be friends of the truth.
May we remain with you always.
Amen.

Day 9

Intention

May all Christians serve Christ the King and bear witness to his reign. 

Prayers 

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy 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

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.

Prayer to Christ the King

Lord, Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
    the beginning and end of all things,
you have made your Church to be a people
    that bears witness to the goodness and beauty of your kingdom.
By your Holy Spirit, you have united us as one body,
    called to live as one family of God.
Fill our hearts with your grace,
    that we would be close to you
    by being close to the vulnerable and marginalized.
Give us the patience to share one another’s burdens,
and give us the courage to always be friends of the truth.
May we remain with you always.
Amen.