Happy Solemnity of Christ the King!
Church Year November 20th, 2005O 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

November 20th, 2005 at 9:05 pm
Fantastic photo!