Christ Our King

What does it truly mean to call Christ our King? This reflection explores the origins and profound meaning of the Feast of Christ the King, instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 to affirm Christ’s reign over every aspect of human life. Fr. Paul Donlan traces its liturgical history and emphasizes that Christ’s kingdom is not distant but present within each believer — manifested through the mind, will, heart, and body aligned with God’s will. Drawing on the teachings of Pope Pius XI and St. Josemaría Escrivá, Fr. Paul highlights that the Kingdom grows through interior life, the Eucharist, and daily witness in ordinary life.