O Jesus Christ, I acknowledge Thee as universal King. All that has been made, has been created for Thee. Exercise all Thy rights over me. I renew my baptismal vows, renouncing Satan, his pomps and his works; and I promise to live as a good Christian. In particular do I plege myself to labor, to the best of my ability, for the triumph of the rights of God and Thy Church.
Divine Heart of Jesus, to Thee do I proffer my poor services, laboring that all hearts may acknowledge Thy Sacred Kingship, and that thus the reign of Thy peace be established throughout the whole universe.
Amen.
The legacy of Prayer to Christ the King # 2
The Prayer to Christ the King has its origins in the 1925 encyclical Quas Primas, in which Pope Pius XI established the Feast of Christ the King as a way to remind Catholics of the sovereignty of Christ over all aspects of human life.
The prayer emphasizes Christ’s kingship over the universe, His power to reign over all things, and the love and mercy that He shows to His followers.
The prayer became particularly important during the mid-20th century in response to the rise of totalitarian regimes, which sought to claim ultimate power and authority for the state.
The prayer was seen as a way of asserting Christ’s sovereignty over all political systems and of affirming the fundamental dignity and value of each individual, regardless of their social status or political position.
Today, the Prayer to Christ the King continues to be an important part of Catholic devotion, reminding believers of the ultimate authority and power of Christ in their lives, and of the call to live in accordance with His teachings and example. It is a reminder that, while we may live in a world that is often characterized by conflict, division, and fear, Christ reigns supreme, and His love and mercy remain always present to guide us on our way.