A Deo et Rege

Allegedly when Pope Clement VIII’s advisers asked him to declare coffee an instrument of the devil (since it was popular with Muslims) he replied:

"The devil’s drink is so good…we should cheat the devil by baptizing it."

Amen brother. I couldn’t have put it better myself.

Keep in mind that some religious groups forbid their members to drink coffee (the Mormons come to mind). Reason #1705 it’s great to be Catholic: papal approval of coffee!

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Iesu Rex Admirabilis

O Jesus, King most wonderful!
Thou Conqueror renowned!
Thou Sweetness most ineffable!
in whom all joys are found!

When once Thou visitest the heart,
then truth begins to shine;
then earthly vanities depart;
then kindles love divine.

O Jesu! Light of all below!
Thou font of life and fire!
surpassing all the joys we know,
and all we can desire.

May every heart confess Thy name,
and ever Thee adore;
and seeking Thee, itself inflame
to seek Thee more and more.

Thee may our tongues for ever bless;
Thee may we love alone;
and ever in out lives express
the image of Thine own. Amen.

From the Roman Breviary, Translation: Fr. Edward Caswall (1814-1878)

More Christ the King information:

All About Christ the King
Christ the King Prayers (source of above hymn)
Reflections on Christ the King

Photo by Jonathan Bennett taken at Our Lady of Lourdes, Euclid, OH