Liturgical Leaflet for an Active Participation in the Celebration of the Eucharist

21 November 2021 SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING Year B

LAST SUNDAY OF LITURGICAL “YEAR B”

All Hail to the King of Our Hearts!

O
n this last Sunday of the liturgical year, we are invited to renew
our total allegiance to Jesus as our Lord and King. He deserves
no less than that.
Today, we have also a new opportunity to realize the immense
number of graces the Lord has granted us in the course of this liturgi-
cal year now ending. And as we call to mind these favors, we gladly
express our most sincere gratitude for them.
At the end of this Eucharistic celebration, we will renew the con-
secration of ourselves, our families, and the entire nation to Jesus,
King of the universe. Let this act of worship be a clear manifestation
of our love for him who is our Lord and Savior, and a treasured op-
portunity to recommit ourselves to be his loyal subjects and faithful
followers.

P –Lord Jesus, you are King Gloria

of Truth and Life. Forgive
All – Glory to God in the high-
our thoughts, words or ac-
est, and on earth peace to people
tions that are against these
Entrance Antiphon of good will. We praise you,
(To be recited only when no supreme values. Lord, have
mercy! we bless you, we adore you, we
Entrance Hymn is sung.)
All –Lord, have mercy! glorify you, we give you thanks
How worthy is the Lamb for your great glory, Lord
who was slain, to receive power P –Lord Jesus, you are King of
and divinity, and wisdom and God, heavenly King, O God,
Holiness and Grace. For-
strength and honor. To him be- give our sins of materialism, almighty Father.
long glory and power for ever lust, and pride. Christ, have Lord Jesus Christ, Only Be-
and ever. mercy! gotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of
All –Christ, have mercy! God, Son of the Father, you take
Greeting away the sins of the world, have
P –Long live Jesus Christ, our P –Lord Jesus, you are King of
mercy on us; you take away the
King! May his grace and peace Justice, Love, and Peace.
sins of the world, receive our
be with you all! Forgive our sins of unfair-
prayer; you are seated at the right
All – And with your spirit! ness, hatred, and aggres-
hand of the Father, have mercy
siveness. Lord, have mercy!
Penitential Act on us. For you alone are the Holy
All –Lord, have mercy!
P –To prepare ourselves to cel- One, you alone are the Lord, you
ebrate the Sacred Mysteries, let P –May almighty God have alone are the Most High, Jesus
us call to mind our sins and ask mercy on us, forgive us our sins, Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
the Lord for pardon and strength. and bring us to everlasting life. in the glory of God the Father.
(Pause) All – Amen! Amen!

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 Collect (Opening Prayer) * The Lord is king, in splen- finally declares that he is indeed
P –Almighty ever-living God, dor robed; robed is the Lord “King,” but not like the kings of
whose will is to restore all things and girt about with strength. this world.
in your beloved Son, the King of R.
P –The Lord be with you!
the universe, grant, we pray, that * And he has made the world All – And with your spirit!
the whole creation, set free from firm, not to be moved. Your
slavery, may render your majesty P – A proclamation from the
throne stands firm from of old; holy Gospel according to
service and ceaselessly proclaim from everlasting you are, O
your praise. John
Lord. R. All – Glory to you, O Lord!
Through our Lord Jesus * Your decrees are worthy
Christ, your Son, who lives and of trust indeed; holiness befits Pilate said to Jesus, “Are
reigns with you in the unity of your house, O Lord, for length you the King of the Jews?”
the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and of days. R. Jesus answered, “Do you
ever. say this on your own, or have
All – Amen! 2nd Reading Rv 1:5-8 others told you about me?” Pi-
This short passage from the late answered, “I am not a Jew,
prologue of the Book of Revela- am I? Your own nation and the
tion describes what Jesus has chief priests handed you over to
done and still does for us: out of me. What have you done?”
1st Reading Dn 7:13-14
sheer love, he has freed us from Jesus answered, “My king-
our sins and has made us a na- dom does not belong to this
The “Son of Man” to whom tion of priests. This is one of the
the “Ancient One” grants domin- world. If my kingdom did be-
reasons why he deserves to be long to this world, my atten-
ion, glory and kingship is a pro- our King.
phetic figure of the Risen Christ. dants would be fighting to keep
He is the one who will come at R –A proclamation from the me from being handed over to
the end of time to proclaim his Book of Revelation the Jews. But, as it is, my king-
eternal kingship over the whole Jesus Christ is the faithful dom is not here.”
universe. witness, the firstborn of the So Pilate said to him,
R –A proclamation from the dead and ruler of the kings of “Then, you are a king?” Je-
Book of the Prophet Daniel the earth. To him who loves us sus answered, “You say I am a
and has freed us from our sins king. For this I was born and
As the visions during the by his blood, who has made for this I came into the world:
night continued, I saw one like us into a kingdom, priests for to testify to the truth. Everyone
a Son of man coming on the his God and Father, to him be who belongs to the truth listens
clouds of heaven. When he glory and power forever and to my voice.”
reached the Ancient One and ever. Amen!
was presented before him, the Behold, he is coming The Gospel of the Lord!
one like a Son of man received amid the clouds, and every eye All – Praise to you, Lord Jesus
dominion, glory, and kingship; will see him, even those who Christ!
all peoples, nations, and lan- pierced him. All the peoples of
guages serve him. the earth will lament him. Yes! Homily
His dominion is an ever- Amen!
lasting dominion that shall not “I am the Alpha and the Profession of Faith
be taken away, his kingship Omega,” says the Lord God, (Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed)
shall not be destroyed. “the one who is and who was
and who is to come, the al- All –I believe in one God, the Fa-
The Word of the Lord! ther almighty, maker of heaven
All – Thanks be to God! mighty.”
and earth, of all things visible
The Word of the Lord! and invisible.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 93 All – Thanks be to God!
R –The Lord is king; he is I believe in one Lord Jesus
robed in majesty! Gospel Acclamation Christ, the Only Begotten Son
R. M. Velez
of God, born of the Father be-
All – Alleluia! Alleluia! fore all ages. God from God,
Blessed is he who comes Light from Light, true God from
in the name of the Lord! true God, begotten, not made,
Blessed is the kingdom
of our father David that is consubstantial with the Father;
to come! through him all things were
Alleluia! Alleluia! made. For us men and for our
salvation he came down from
Gospel Jn 18:33-37 heaven, (bow)* and by the Holy
At the mock trial in front Spirit was incarnate of the Vir-
of the Roman procurator, Jesus gin Mary, and became man.*
21 November 2021
For our sake he was crucified C – Let us pray in silence for our eternal and universal kingdom, a
under Pontius Pilate, he suf- personal intentions. (Pause) kingdom of truth and life, a king-
fered death and was buried, and Let us pray! R. dom of holiness and grace, a king-
rose again on the third day in P –Lord Jesus, King of the uni- dom of justice, love and peace.
accordance with the Scriptures. verse, reign in our country, our And so, with Angels and
He ascended into heaven and is communities, and our families. Archangels, with Thrones and
seated at the right hand of the May everything we think, say, Dominions, and with all the
Father. He will come again in and do contribute to the realiza- hosts and Powers of heaven, we
glory to judge the living and the tion of your plan of love. You sing the hymn of your glory, as
dead and his kingdom will have who live and reign for ever and without end we acclaim:
no end. ever. All – Holy, holy, holy Lord, God
I believe in the Holy Spirit, All –Amen! of hosts. Heaven and earth are
the Lord, the giver of life, who full of your glory. Hosanna in
proceeds from the Father and the highest!
the Son, who with the Father Blessed is he who comes in
and the Son is adored and glori- the name of the Lord. Hosanna
fied, who has spoken through Preparation of the Gifts in the highest!
the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, cath- P –Pray, brethren . . . Memorial Acclamation
olic and apostolic Church. I All – May the Lord accept the
sacrifice at your hands, for the P –The mystery of faith!
confess one Baptism for the All –When we eat this Bread
forgiveness of sins and I look praise and glory of his name,
for our good and the good of all and drink this Cup, we
forward to the resurrection of proclaim your Death,
the dead and the life of the world his holy Church.
O Lord, until you come
to come. Amen! again!
Prayer over the Offerings
Prayer of the Faithful P –As we offer you, O Lord,
the sacrifice by which the hu-
P –Christ is the King of the uni- man race is reconciled to you,
verse. From him all good things we humbly pray that your Son
come. With confidence, let us himself may bestow on all na- All – Our Father . . .
implore him: tions the gifts of unity and peace. P –Deliver us, Lord . . .
Through Christ our Lord. All –For the kingdom, the
All –Christ, our King, gra- All – Amen!
ciously hear us! power, and the glory are
yours, now and for ever!
C –Christ, our Divine shep- Preface of Christ the King
herd, gather your followers from P –The Lord be with you! Sign of Peace
every land into the one flock of All –And with your spirit!
the Church you established. Let Breaking of the Bread
P –Lift up your hearts!
us pray! R. All –We lift them up to the All – Lamb of God, you take
Lord! away the sins of the world:
C –Christ, our Savior, guide have mercy on us! (2×)
the Holy Father in his mission of P –Let us give thanks to the Lamb of God, you take
healing the sick, seeking out the Lord our God! away the sins of the world:
lost, and strengthening the weak. All –It is right and just! grant us peace!
Let us pray! R. P –It is truly right and just,
C –Christ, judge of all human our duty and our salvation, al- Communion
beings, place us at your right ways and everywhere to give P –Behold the Lamb of God,
hand, so that we may inherit the you thanks, Lord, holy Father, behold him who takes away the
Kingdom prepared for us from almighty and eternal God. sins of the world. Blessed are
the beginning of the world. Let For you anointed your Only those called to the Supper of the
us pray! R. Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Lamb.
Christ, with the oil of gladness as All – Lord, I am not worthy
C –Christ, Prince of Peace, that you should enter under my
break the weapons of war, and eternal Priest and King of all cre-
roof, but only say the word and
teach all peoples to live in har- ation, so that, by offering himself
my soul shall be healed.
mony, mutual respect, and coop- on the altar of the Cross as a spot-
eration. Let us pray! R. less sacrifice to bring us peace, he Communion Antiphon
C –Christ, firstfruits of those might accomplish the mysteries (To be recited only when
who have fallen asleep in death, of human redemption and, mak- no Communion Hymn is sung.)
bring all who have died trusting ing all created things subject to The Lord sits as King for
in your mercy to the glory of the his rule, he might present to the ever. The Lord will bless his
resurrection. Let us pray! R. immensity of your majesty an people with peace.
Solemnity of Christ the King (B)
 Act of Dedication that soon there may be but one P –Bow your heads and pray
of the Human Race flock and one Shepherd. for God’s blessing. (Pause)
to Jesus Christ the King Grant, O Lord, to your – May Christ the King protect
Church assurance of freedom you from all dangers and
Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer and immunity from harm; give make you always aware of
of the human race, look down tranquility and order to all na- his saving love.
upon us humbly prostrate before tions; and make the earth re- All – Amen!
you. We are yours, and yours we sound from pole to pole with one P –May he strengthen your
wish to be; but to be more surely cry: Praise to the Divine Heart faith so that you may be
united with you, behold each that wrought our salvation; heralds of his Kingdom.
one of us freely consecrates one- to it be glory and honor for-ever. All – Amen!
self today to your Most Sacred AMEN!
Heart. Many indeed have never P – May he direct your steps
known you; many, too, despising to himself, and teach you
Prayer after Communion how to walk in charity and
your precepts, have rejected you.
Have mercy on them all, most P –Having received the food peace.
merciful Jesus, and draw them of immortality, we ask, O Lord, All – Amen!
to your Sacred Heart. that, glorying in obedience to the P –And may almighty God
Be King, O Lord, not only of commands of Christ, the King of bless you: the Father, and
the faithful who have never for- the universe, we may live with the Son, and the Holy Spir-
saken you, but also of the prodi- him eternally in his heavenly it.
gal children who have abandoned Kingdom. All –Amen!
you; grant that they may quickly Who lives and reigns for ever
and ever. P –Go in peace, glorifying the
return to their Father’s house, Lord by your life!
lest they die of wretchedness and All – Amen!
All – Thanks be to God!
hunger.
Be King of those who are de-
ceived by erroneous opinions, or Tune in to
whom discord keeps aloof, and Radio Veritas (AM 846 kHz)
call them back to the harbor of P –The Lord be with you. and listen to
truth and the unity of faith, so All –And with your spirit! „BISPERAS SA VERITAS‰
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THE FEATURES OF CHRIST’S KINGSHIP

• Fr. Sal Putzu, SDB

H erod the Great had already made a big blunder. On

hearing that there was a newborn king of the Jews,
he felt threatened, challenged in his greed for power,
beyond the boundaries of time and earthly decay. God’s
Reign is everlasting. It shares in the eternity of its Rul-
er, and draws its vitality from the very Source of Life.
and he ordered the slaughter of innocent babies! Founded on the ashes of a rotten mankind, now
In this respect, Pilate was wiser. He did not see in made new by God’s merciful love, this “unconvention-
Jesus any threat to the Roman occupation. He did not
al” Kingdom was established at the cost of the life
understand much of Jesus’ clarification that his Kingdom
was “not of this world.” For Pilate it was enough to hear of the King’s Son. It advances irresistibly toward a
that Jesus did not entertain any political ambitions . . . . final triumph, despite occasional setbacks.
But for those who love Jesus and are interested in Its program and overriding concern is the total
the Kingdom he has been “advertising” for three years, and lasting happiness of all humans. Its flag/symbol
his answer to the Roman procurator should be intriguing is a resplendent cross; its fundamental law is love
and rewarding. Jesus’ answer is an invitation to reflect of God and neighbor. Radical in its demands, this law
on the wonderful features of his Kingdom . . . . has a transforming power: it can fashion frail human
God’s Reign is a “kingdom within.” It encompass- creatures into children of the Most High, patterned
es the whole person: body, mind, heart. Nothing that after Jesus, the First-born of the new mankind.
is human is foreign to it. All men are invited to be Such is the X-ray chart of the Kingdom rejected by
part of it – all races, cultures, traditions, languages can the Jews and dismissed by Pilate as irrelevant. For us,
find in it not just a place but their “home.” this is the most precious treasure man can ever dream
Christ’s Kingdom will last for ever. The splendor of of – something to possess which we should be prepared
its achievements and the fulfillment of its program span to lose everything, including earthly life itself.

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