Holy Hour

for the Solemnity of Christ, the King

Entrance of the Minister & Chant

The Priest wearing white cope with stole, accompanied by the servers bearing candles if present,
enter the Sanctuary and genuflect to the Tabernacle (or if the Tabernacle is not located in the
Sanctuary profoundly bow to the Altar) while the choir leads the processional chant.
The presiding minister goes to the Tabernacle, genuflects, removes the Blessed Sacrament,
brings it to the Altar, and places it in the monstrance turned towards the faithful, while the choir
chants the ‘O Salutaris Hostia.’ The Priest or Deacon, kneels before the altar and incenses the
Holy Eucharist. Musical accompaniment should continue until the incensation is concluded.

INVITATION TO PRAISE
Presider: Let us bless our heavenly Father, source of every perfect gift.
Response: Glory to you forever

Presider: Let us bless Christ, wellspring of every blessing.

Response: Glory to you forever

Presider: Let us bless the Holy Spirit, Lord and giver of life.
Response: Glory to you forever

Introduction to the Celebration

The commentator briefly introduces the celebration. The presider goes to his designated seat.
Commentator:
The Lord Jesus, the Lord of history and time, gathers us together.
Through Him we have received grace upon grace. His incarnation,
suffering, death and resurrection have brought to the world a new
light, direction, and meaning: salvation to all people. Filled with
special joy, praise, and thanksgiving to God, we ‘fix our gaze’ on the
Lord, to be renewed, to be healed, and to be true to who we are his
body, the Church.

Opening Prayer
Presider: Let us pray [that Christ, our King, will satisfy our human hungers.]
(brief pause)
Father in heaven, you have made us for yourself;
our hearts are restless until they rest in you.
Fulfill this longing through Jesus, the Bread of Life,
so that we may witness to him
who alone satisfies the hungers of the human family.
By the power of your Spirit
lead us to the heavenly banquet
where we may feast on the vision of your glory
for ever and ever.

Response: Amen
The congregation is requested to be seated for the mid-afternoon prayer.

Liturgy of the Word

The choir sings the Alleluia
GOSPEL
Priest: The Lord be with you
Response: And with your spirit

Priest: The proclamation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all
the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be
assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd
separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the
goats on his left.

Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by
my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a
stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for
me, in prison and you visited me.’

Then the righteous will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you
hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a
stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in
prison, and visit you?’ And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you,
whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’

Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you accursed, into the
eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave
me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no
welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not
care for me.’

Then they will answer and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty
or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ He will
answer them, 'Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones,
you did not do for me.’ And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the
righteous to eternal life."

Priest: The Gospel of the Lord

Response: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
The minister gives his reflection
A moment of silent adoration follows. After the silence, the Litany of the Eucharist is chanted.
Commentator: Please all kneel

Lord, have mercy. Lord have mercy.

Christ, have mercy. Christ have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord have mercy.
Jesus, the Most High, have mercy on us.
Jesus, the holy One...
Jesus, Word of God...
Jesus, only Son of the Father...
Jesus, Son of Mary...
Jesus, crucified for us...
Jesus, risen from the dead...
Jesus, reigning in Glory...
Jesus, coming in Glory...
Jesus, our Lord...
Jesus, our hope...
Jesus, our peace...
Jesus, our Savior...
Jesus, our salvation...
Jesus, our resurrection...
Jesus, Judge of all...
Jesus, Lord of the Church...
Jesus, Lord of creation...
Jesus, Lover of all...
Jesus, life of the world...
Jesus, freedom for the imprisoned...
Jesus, joy of the sorrowing...
Jesus, giver of the Spirit...
Jesus, giver of good gifts...
Jesus, source of new life...
Jesus, Lord of Life...
Jesus, eternal high priest...
Jesus, priest and victim...
Jesus, true Shepherd...
Jesus, true Light...
Jesus, bread of heaven ...
Jesus, bread of life ...
Jesus, bread of thanksgiving ...
Jesus, life-giving bread ...
Jesus, holy manna ...
Jesus, new covenant ...
Jesus, food for everlasting life ...
Jesus, food for our journey ...
Jesus, holy banquet ...
Jesus, true sacrifice ...
Jesus, perfect sacrifice ...
Jesus, eternal sacrifice ...
Jesus, divine Victim ...
Jesus, Mediator of the new Covenant...
Jesus, mystery of the altar ...
Jesus, mystery of faith ...
Jesus, medicine of immortality ...
Jesus, pledge of eternal glory ...
Jesus, Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the World: ...
Jesus, Bearer of our sins, You take away the sins of the world: ...
Jesus, Redeemer of the world, You take away the sins of the world:...
Christ, hear us. Christ hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us. Christ graciously hear us.
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.

The Act of Dedication of the Human Race

to Jesus Christ King
Commentator: Please remain kneeling as our pastoral team chairman Mr. Rex
Ramos will lead us in the Act of Dedication of the Human Race to
Jesus Christ, King

Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon
us humbly prostrate before you. We are yours, and yours we wish to be;
but to be more surely united with you, behold each one of us freely
consecrates himself today to your Most Sacred Heart.
Many indeed have never known you; many, too, despising your
precepts, have rejected you. Have mercy on them all, most merciful
Jesus, and draw them to your Sacred Heart.
Be King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken
you, but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned you; grant
that they may quickly return to their Father's house, lest they die of
wretchedness and hunger.
Be King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or
whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbor of truth
 and the unity of faith, so that soon there may be but one flock and one
Shepherd.
Grant, O Lord, to your Church assurance of freedom and
immunity from harm; give tranquility of order to all nations; make the
earth resound from pole to pole with one cry: Praise to the divine Heart
that wrought our salvation; to it be glory and honor for ever. Amen.
A plenary indulgence is granted, if it is recited publicly on the feast of our Lord Jesus Christ
King.

Concluding Prayer and Eucharistic Blessing

If benediction is to follow, the presiding minister goes to the altar, genuflects, and then kneels. A
suitable eucharistic song is then sung. Meanwhile, the presiding minister incenses the blessed
sacrament. He then rises and sing the following prayers.

V. Panem de caelo praestitisti eis. (T.P. Alleluia)

R. Omne delectamentum in se habentem. (T.P. Alleluia)
V. Oremus: Deus, qui nobis sub sacramento mirabili, passionis tuae
memoriam reliquisti: tribue, quaesumus, ita nos corporis et sanguinis tui
sacra mysteria venerari, ut redemptionis tuae fructum in nobis iugiter
sentiamus. Qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum.

R. Amen

After the prayer the presiding minister puts on the humeral veil, genuflects, and takes the
monstrance. The procession follows while an appropriate hymn is sung. Upon returning the
minister places the monstrance to the altar and the chanting of the Divine Praises follows.

Laudes Divinae
 Amen A-men
Benedictus Deus.
Benedictum Nomen Sanctum eius.
Benedictus Iesus Christus, verus Deus et verus homo.
Benedictum Nomen Iesu.
Benedictum Cor eius sacratissimum.
Benedictus Sanguis eius pretiosissimus.
Benedictus Iesus in sanctissimo altaris Sacramento.
Benedictus Sanctus Spiritus, Paraclitus.
Benedicta magna Mater Dei, Maria sanctissima.
Benedicta sancta eius et immaculata Conceptio.
Benedicta eius gloriosa Assumptio.
Benedictum nomen Mariae, Virginis et Matris.
Benedictus sanctus Ioseph, eius castissimus Sponsus.
Benedictus Deus in Angelis suis, et in Sanctis suis. Amen.
Reposition
The priest removes the Blessed Sacrament from the monstrance and places it in the tabernacle
while the Te Deum is sung.
Hymn to Mary and incensation of the image of the Blessed Mother follows.