Collect · Nov 25, 2024 · Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Save The Liturgy - Save The World, SESSIUNCULA, WDTPRS
WDTPRS: Novus Ordo – Solemnity of Christ the King – An example of the core difference between the new rite and the traditional
Novus OrdoChrist the King — Nov 22, 2026, Nov 21, 2027, Nov 26, 2028
Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui in dilecto Filio tuo, universorum Rege, omnia instaurare voluisti, concede propitius, ut tota creatura, a servitute liberata, tuae maiestati deserviat ac te sine fine collaudet.Fr. Z’s literal rendering
Almighty eternal God, who desired to renew all things in Your beloved Son, the King of the universe, graciously grant that the whole of creation, having been freed from servitude, may zealously serve Your majesty and praise You greatly without end.
Yesterday was the Novus Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the liturgical year. In the Vetus Ordo, Christ the King is celebrated on the last Sunday of October. The feast was originally instituted to underscore that Christ is not just going to be King of the Universe after His Second Coming. He is also King NOW, of…