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St. Joseph Catholic Church, Middletown, CA

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Middletown, CA

Catholic church serving the communities of South Lake County (Middletown, Cobb and Hidden Valley Lak

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Middletown, CA

3 days ago

Day 3: Christ the King Novena It is our calling as Christians to make the kingdom of Christ a reality here on earth. Today, let’s pray for God’s grace to carry out this mission. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.I pray for the grace to fervently bring about Your Kingdom in my family and community.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Day 2: Christ the King Novena Today, let’s pray that we will be loyal and devoted to our King above all others. Perhaps there is a special area of your life that you can devote better to God. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Today we commence the Novena for the Feast of Christ the King. This novena is focused on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. The Feast of Christ the King is a moveable feast that occurs on the last Sunday of the Liturgical year. This year we celebrate this Feast on Sunday 24th of November. Let us continue to unite in prayer for our intentions and for the intentions of all those praying with us by putting our petitions forward to Our Lord…Our King…Our Redeemer. Background on this Feast: This feast day was instituted by Pope Pius XI on December 11th in 1925 within the encyclical letter Quas Primas. The Holy Father was responding to the fact that the world was becoming increasingly nationalistic and secular. Governments were claiming more and more allegiance from their citizens and attempting to replace God. “While nations insult the beloved name of our Redeemer by suppressing all mention of it in their conferences and parliaments, we must all the more loudly proclaim his kingly dignity and power, all the more universally affirm his rights.” – Quas Primas, 25 Pope Pius XI, therefore, created this feast to help the faithful to remember that allegiance to Christ is above any allegiance to government of a nation. “The faithful, moreover, by meditating upon these truths, will gain much strength and courage, enabling them to form their lives after the true Christian ideal. If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if all men, purchased by his precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this power embraces all men, it must be clear that not one of our faculties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone. He must reign in our bodies and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, as instruments of justice unto God.” – Quas Primas, 33 It is particularly important to recognise the words of the encyclical in today’s climate of government intrusion on the Church. “When we pay honor to the princely dignity of Christ, men will doubtless be reminded that the Church, founded by Christ as a perfect society, has a natural and inalienable right to perfect freedom and immunity from the power of the state; and that in fulfilling the task committed to her by God of teaching, ruling, and guiding to eternal bliss those who belong to the kingdom of Christ, she cannot be subject to any external power.” – Quas Primas, 31Day 1: Christ the King Novena Today let’s focus on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship. I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things. O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will… (Mention your intentions here) As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory. Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father Christ the King, Your Kingdom come! Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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On the Priests Appreciation Day"Never give up, even when fatigue makes itself felt, not even when your foot stumbles, not even when your eyes burn, not even when your efforts are ignored, not even when disappointment disheartens you, even when error discourages you not even when betrayal hurts you, not even when success abandons you, not even when ingratitude appalls you, not even when incomprehension surrounds you, not even when boredom lands on you, not even when everything has the air of nothing, even when the weight of sin crushes you … Call on your God, clench your fists, smile … and start again!" St. Leo the Great … See MoreSee Less

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St. Joseph Catholic Church, Middletown, CA

Catholic church serving the communities of South Lake County (Middletown, Cobb and Hidden Valley Lak

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Middletown, CA

3 days ago

Day 3: Christ the King Novena It is our calling as Christians to make the kingdom of Christ a reality here on earth. Today, let’s pray for God’s grace to carry out this mission. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.I pray for the grace to fervently bring about Your Kingdom in my family and community.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Day 2: Christ the King Novena Today, let’s pray that we will be loyal and devoted to our King above all others. Perhaps there is a special area of your life that you can devote better to God. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Today we commence the Novena for the Feast of Christ the King. This novena is focused on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. The Feast of Christ the King is a moveable feast that occurs on the last Sunday of the Liturgical year. This year we celebrate this Feast on Sunday 24th of November. Let us continue to unite in prayer for our intentions and for the intentions of all those praying with us by putting our petitions forward to Our Lord…Our King…Our Redeemer. Background on this Feast: This feast day was instituted by Pope Pius XI on December 11th in 1925 within the encyclical letter Quas Primas. The Holy Father was responding to the fact that the world was becoming increasingly nationalistic and secular. Governments were claiming more and more allegiance from their citizens and attempting to replace God. “While nations insult the beloved name of our Redeemer by suppressing all mention of it in their conferences and parliaments, we must all the more loudly proclaim his kingly dignity and power, all the more universally affirm his rights.” – Quas Primas, 25 Pope Pius XI, therefore, created this feast to help the faithful to remember that allegiance to Christ is above any allegiance to government of a nation. “The faithful, moreover, by meditating upon these truths, will gain much strength and courage, enabling them to form their lives after the true Christian ideal. If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if all men, purchased by his precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this power embraces all men, it must be clear that not one of our faculties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone. He must reign in our bodies and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, as instruments of justice unto God.” – Quas Primas, 33 It is particularly important to recognise the words of the encyclical in today’s climate of government intrusion on the Church. “When we pay honor to the princely dignity of Christ, men will doubtless be reminded that the Church, founded by Christ as a perfect society, has a natural and inalienable right to perfect freedom and immunity from the power of the state; and that in fulfilling the task committed to her by God of teaching, ruling, and guiding to eternal bliss those who belong to the kingdom of Christ, she cannot be subject to any external power.” – Quas Primas, 31Day 1: Christ the King Novena Today let’s focus on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship. I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things. O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will… (Mention your intentions here) As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory. Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father Christ the King, Your Kingdom come! Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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On the Priests Appreciation Day"Never give up, even when fatigue makes itself felt, not even when your foot stumbles, not even when your eyes burn, not even when your efforts are ignored, not even when disappointment disheartens you, even when error discourages you not even when betrayal hurts you, not even when success abandons you, not even when ingratitude appalls you, not even when incomprehension surrounds you, not even when boredom lands on you, not even when everything has the air of nothing, even when the weight of sin crushes you … Call on your God, clench your fists, smile … and start again!" St. Leo the Great … See MoreSee Less

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Catholic church serving the communities of South Lake County (Middletown, Cobb and Hidden Valley Lak

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Middletown, CA

3 days ago

Day 3: Christ the King Novena It is our calling as Christians to make the kingdom of Christ a reality here on earth. Today, let’s pray for God’s grace to carry out this mission. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.I pray for the grace to fervently bring about Your Kingdom in my family and community.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Day 2: Christ the King Novena Today, let’s pray that we will be loyal and devoted to our King above all others. Perhaps there is a special area of your life that you can devote better to God. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Today we commence the Novena for the Feast of Christ the King. This novena is focused on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. The Feast of Christ the King is a moveable feast that occurs on the last Sunday of the Liturgical year. This year we celebrate this Feast on Sunday 24th of November. Let us continue to unite in prayer for our intentions and for the intentions of all those praying with us by putting our petitions forward to Our Lord…Our King…Our Redeemer. Background on this Feast: This feast day was instituted by Pope Pius XI on December 11th in 1925 within the encyclical letter Quas Primas. The Holy Father was responding to the fact that the world was becoming increasingly nationalistic and secular. Governments were claiming more and more allegiance from their citizens and attempting to replace God. “While nations insult the beloved name of our Redeemer by suppressing all mention of it in their conferences and parliaments, we must all the more loudly proclaim his kingly dignity and power, all the more universally affirm his rights.” – Quas Primas, 25 Pope Pius XI, therefore, created this feast to help the faithful to remember that allegiance to Christ is above any allegiance to government of a nation. “The faithful, moreover, by meditating upon these truths, will gain much strength and courage, enabling them to form their lives after the true Christian ideal. If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if all men, purchased by his precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this power embraces all men, it must be clear that not one of our faculties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone. He must reign in our bodies and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, as instruments of justice unto God.” – Quas Primas, 33 It is particularly important to recognise the words of the encyclical in today’s climate of government intrusion on the Church. “When we pay honor to the princely dignity of Christ, men will doubtless be reminded that the Church, founded by Christ as a perfect society, has a natural and inalienable right to perfect freedom and immunity from the power of the state; and that in fulfilling the task committed to her by God of teaching, ruling, and guiding to eternal bliss those who belong to the kingdom of Christ, she cannot be subject to any external power.” – Quas Primas, 31Day 1: Christ the King Novena Today let’s focus on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship. I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things. O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will… (Mention your intentions here) As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory. Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father Christ the King, Your Kingdom come! Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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On the Priests Appreciation Day"Never give up, even when fatigue makes itself felt, not even when your foot stumbles, not even when your eyes burn, not even when your efforts are ignored, not even when disappointment disheartens you, even when error discourages you not even when betrayal hurts you, not even when success abandons you, not even when ingratitude appalls you, not even when incomprehension surrounds you, not even when boredom lands on you, not even when everything has the air of nothing, even when the weight of sin crushes you … Call on your God, clench your fists, smile … and start again!" St. Leo the Great … See MoreSee Less

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Catholic church serving the communities of South Lake County (Middletown, Cobb and Hidden Valley Lak

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Middletown, CA

3 days ago

Day 3: Christ the King Novena It is our calling as Christians to make the kingdom of Christ a reality here on earth. Today, let’s pray for God’s grace to carry out this mission. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.I pray for the grace to fervently bring about Your Kingdom in my family and community.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Day 2: Christ the King Novena Today, let’s pray that we will be loyal and devoted to our King above all others. Perhaps there is a special area of your life that you can devote better to God. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Today we commence the Novena for the Feast of Christ the King. This novena is focused on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. The Feast of Christ the King is a moveable feast that occurs on the last Sunday of the Liturgical year. This year we celebrate this Feast on Sunday 24th of November. Let us continue to unite in prayer for our intentions and for the intentions of all those praying with us by putting our petitions forward to Our Lord…Our King…Our Redeemer. Background on this Feast: This feast day was instituted by Pope Pius XI on December 11th in 1925 within the encyclical letter Quas Primas. The Holy Father was responding to the fact that the world was becoming increasingly nationalistic and secular. Governments were claiming more and more allegiance from their citizens and attempting to replace God. “While nations insult the beloved name of our Redeemer by suppressing all mention of it in their conferences and parliaments, we must all the more loudly proclaim his kingly dignity and power, all the more universally affirm his rights.” – Quas Primas, 25 Pope Pius XI, therefore, created this feast to help the faithful to remember that allegiance to Christ is above any allegiance to government of a nation. “The faithful, moreover, by meditating upon these truths, will gain much strength and courage, enabling them to form their lives after the true Christian ideal. If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if all men, purchased by his precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this power embraces all men, it must be clear that not one of our faculties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone. He must reign in our bodies and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, as instruments of justice unto God.” – Quas Primas, 33 It is particularly important to recognise the words of the encyclical in today’s climate of government intrusion on the Church. “When we pay honor to the princely dignity of Christ, men will doubtless be reminded that the Church, founded by Christ as a perfect society, has a natural and inalienable right to perfect freedom and immunity from the power of the state; and that in fulfilling the task committed to her by God of teaching, ruling, and guiding to eternal bliss those who belong to the kingdom of Christ, she cannot be subject to any external power.” – Quas Primas, 31Day 1: Christ the King Novena Today let’s focus on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship. I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things. O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will… (Mention your intentions here) As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory. Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father Christ the King, Your Kingdom come! Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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On the Priests Appreciation Day"Never give up, even when fatigue makes itself felt, not even when your foot stumbles, not even when your eyes burn, not even when your efforts are ignored, not even when disappointment disheartens you, even when error discourages you not even when betrayal hurts you, not even when success abandons you, not even when ingratitude appalls you, not even when incomprehension surrounds you, not even when boredom lands on you, not even when everything has the air of nothing, even when the weight of sin crushes you … Call on your God, clench your fists, smile … and start again!" St. Leo the Great … See MoreSee Less

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Catholic church serving the communities of South Lake County (Middletown, Cobb and Hidden Valley Lak

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Middletown, CA

3 days ago

Day 3: Christ the King Novena It is our calling as Christians to make the kingdom of Christ a reality here on earth. Today, let’s pray for God’s grace to carry out this mission. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.I pray for the grace to fervently bring about Your Kingdom in my family and community.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Day 2: Christ the King Novena Today, let’s pray that we will be loyal and devoted to our King above all others. Perhaps there is a special area of your life that you can devote better to God. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Today we commence the Novena for the Feast of Christ the King. This novena is focused on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. The Feast of Christ the King is a moveable feast that occurs on the last Sunday of the Liturgical year. This year we celebrate this Feast on Sunday 24th of November. Let us continue to unite in prayer for our intentions and for the intentions of all those praying with us by putting our petitions forward to Our Lord…Our King…Our Redeemer. Background on this Feast: This feast day was instituted by Pope Pius XI on December 11th in 1925 within the encyclical letter Quas Primas. The Holy Father was responding to the fact that the world was becoming increasingly nationalistic and secular. Governments were claiming more and more allegiance from their citizens and attempting to replace God. “While nations insult the beloved name of our Redeemer by suppressing all mention of it in their conferences and parliaments, we must all the more loudly proclaim his kingly dignity and power, all the more universally affirm his rights.” – Quas Primas, 25 Pope Pius XI, therefore, created this feast to help the faithful to remember that allegiance to Christ is above any allegiance to government of a nation. “The faithful, moreover, by meditating upon these truths, will gain much strength and courage, enabling them to form their lives after the true Christian ideal. If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if all men, purchased by his precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this power embraces all men, it must be clear that not one of our faculties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone. He must reign in our bodies and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, as instruments of justice unto God.” – Quas Primas, 33 It is particularly important to recognise the words of the encyclical in today’s climate of government intrusion on the Church. “When we pay honor to the princely dignity of Christ, men will doubtless be reminded that the Church, founded by Christ as a perfect society, has a natural and inalienable right to perfect freedom and immunity from the power of the state; and that in fulfilling the task committed to her by God of teaching, ruling, and guiding to eternal bliss those who belong to the kingdom of Christ, she cannot be subject to any external power.” – Quas Primas, 31Day 1: Christ the King Novena Today let’s focus on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship. I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things. O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will… (Mention your intentions here) As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory. Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father Christ the King, Your Kingdom come! Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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On the Priests Appreciation Day"Never give up, even when fatigue makes itself felt, not even when your foot stumbles, not even when your eyes burn, not even when your efforts are ignored, not even when disappointment disheartens you, even when error discourages you not even when betrayal hurts you, not even when success abandons you, not even when ingratitude appalls you, not even when incomprehension surrounds you, not even when boredom lands on you, not even when everything has the air of nothing, even when the weight of sin crushes you … Call on your God, clench your fists, smile … and start again!" St. Leo the Great … See MoreSee Less

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Day 3: Christ the King Novena It is our calling as Christians to make the kingdom of Christ a reality here on earth. Today, let’s pray for God’s grace to carry out this mission. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.I pray for the grace to fervently bring about Your Kingdom in my family and community.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Day 2: Christ the King Novena Today, let’s pray that we will be loyal and devoted to our King above all others. Perhaps there is a special area of your life that you can devote better to God. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Today we commence the Novena for the Feast of Christ the King. This novena is focused on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. The Feast of Christ the King is a moveable feast that occurs on the last Sunday of the Liturgical year. This year we celebrate this Feast on Sunday 24th of November. Let us continue to unite in prayer for our intentions and for the intentions of all those praying with us by putting our petitions forward to Our Lord…Our King…Our Redeemer. Background on this Feast: This feast day was instituted by Pope Pius XI on December 11th in 1925 within the encyclical letter Quas Primas. The Holy Father was responding to the fact that the world was becoming increasingly nationalistic and secular. Governments were claiming more and more allegiance from their citizens and attempting to replace God. “While nations insult the beloved name of our Redeemer by suppressing all mention of it in their conferences and parliaments, we must all the more loudly proclaim his kingly dignity and power, all the more universally affirm his rights.” – Quas Primas, 25 Pope Pius XI, therefore, created this feast to help the faithful to remember that allegiance to Christ is above any allegiance to government of a nation. “The faithful, moreover, by meditating upon these truths, will gain much strength and courage, enabling them to form their lives after the true Christian ideal. If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if all men, purchased by his precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this power embraces all men, it must be clear that not one of our faculties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone. He must reign in our bodies and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, as instruments of justice unto God.” – Quas Primas, 33 It is particularly important to recognise the words of the encyclical in today’s climate of government intrusion on the Church. “When we pay honor to the princely dignity of Christ, men will doubtless be reminded that the Church, founded by Christ as a perfect society, has a natural and inalienable right to perfect freedom and immunity from the power of the state; and that in fulfilling the task committed to her by God of teaching, ruling, and guiding to eternal bliss those who belong to the kingdom of Christ, she cannot be subject to any external power.” – Quas Primas, 31Day 1: Christ the King Novena Today let’s focus on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship. I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things. O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will… (Mention your intentions here) As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory. Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father Christ the King, Your Kingdom come! Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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On the Priests Appreciation Day"Never give up, even when fatigue makes itself felt, not even when your foot stumbles, not even when your eyes burn, not even when your efforts are ignored, not even when disappointment disheartens you, even when error discourages you not even when betrayal hurts you, not even when success abandons you, not even when ingratitude appalls you, not even when incomprehension surrounds you, not even when boredom lands on you, not even when everything has the air of nothing, even when the weight of sin crushes you … Call on your God, clench your fists, smile … and start again!" St. Leo the Great … See MoreSee Less

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Catholic church serving the communities of South Lake County (Middletown, Cobb and Hidden Valley Lak

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Day 3: Christ the King Novena It is our calling as Christians to make the kingdom of Christ a reality here on earth. Today, let’s pray for God’s grace to carry out this mission. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.I pray for the grace to fervently bring about Your Kingdom in my family and community.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Day 2: Christ the King Novena Today, let’s pray that we will be loyal and devoted to our King above all others. Perhaps there is a special area of your life that you can devote better to God. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things.I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will…(Mention your intentions here)As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the FatherChrist the King, Your Kingdom come!Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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Today we commence the Novena for the Feast of Christ the King. This novena is focused on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. The Feast of Christ the King is a moveable feast that occurs on the last Sunday of the Liturgical year. This year we celebrate this Feast on Sunday 24th of November. Let us continue to unite in prayer for our intentions and for the intentions of all those praying with us by putting our petitions forward to Our Lord…Our King…Our Redeemer. Background on this Feast: This feast day was instituted by Pope Pius XI on December 11th in 1925 within the encyclical letter Quas Primas. The Holy Father was responding to the fact that the world was becoming increasingly nationalistic and secular. Governments were claiming more and more allegiance from their citizens and attempting to replace God. “While nations insult the beloved name of our Redeemer by suppressing all mention of it in their conferences and parliaments, we must all the more loudly proclaim his kingly dignity and power, all the more universally affirm his rights.” – Quas Primas, 25 Pope Pius XI, therefore, created this feast to help the faithful to remember that allegiance to Christ is above any allegiance to government of a nation. “The faithful, moreover, by meditating upon these truths, will gain much strength and courage, enabling them to form their lives after the true Christian ideal. If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if all men, purchased by his precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this power embraces all men, it must be clear that not one of our faculties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone. He must reign in our bodies and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, as instruments of justice unto God.” – Quas Primas, 33 It is particularly important to recognise the words of the encyclical in today’s climate of government intrusion on the Church. “When we pay honor to the princely dignity of Christ, men will doubtless be reminded that the Church, founded by Christ as a perfect society, has a natural and inalienable right to perfect freedom and immunity from the power of the state; and that in fulfilling the task committed to her by God of teaching, ruling, and guiding to eternal bliss those who belong to the kingdom of Christ, she cannot be subject to any external power.” – Quas Primas, 31Day 1: Christ the King Novena Today let’s focus on letting God reign supreme: among all nations, among all people, and most especially within us. Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship. I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all things. O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance with Your Holy Will… (Mention your intentions here) As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgment of all mankind, I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory. Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and Glory be to the Father Christ the King, Your Kingdom come! Amen. … See MoreSee Less

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On the Priests Appreciation Day"Never give up, even when fatigue makes itself felt, not even when your foot stumbles, not even when your eyes burn, not even when your efforts are ignored, not even when disappointment disheartens you, even when error discourages you not even when betrayal hurts you, not even when success abandons you, not even when ingratitude appalls you, not even when incomprehension surrounds you, not even when boredom lands on you, not even when everything has the air of nothing, even when the weight of sin crushes you … Call on your God, clench your fists, smile … and start again!" St. Leo the Great … See MoreSee Less

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