CHARLOTTE — In one of the largest attended Latin Masses of the year, St. Ann Parish and the Charlotte Latin Mass Community celebrated the traditional feast of Christ the King Oct. 27.
The feast was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925 on the last Sunday in October to call the Christian faithful and its rulers to give public honor and obedience to Jesus Christ and to emphasize His Kingship in society.
The Mass in the Extraordinary Form (Latin) for this feast day was offered by St. Ann’s pastor, Father Timothy Reid, who preached on Christ’s rule over all things and His desire to rule in the hearts of all men.
Immediately after Mass, Father Reid led the fourth annual Eucharistic Procession for Christ the King and processed the Blessed Sacrament around the parish neighborhood to proclaim Christ’s Kingship. Following him were approximately 360 people in attendance, many of them carrying statues, images and flags of saintly (and blessed) kings, queens and other royalty who acknowledged Christ’s rule in both their lives and in their public office, and to implore these saints’ aid in today’s world.
The day also included a recitation of the Consecration of the Human Race to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which carries with it a plenary indulgence when said on the feast of Christ the King.
For more information about the Latin Mass, contact Chris Lauer with the Charlotte Latin Mass Community at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.charlottelatinmass.org.
— Mike FitzGerald and Markus Kuncoro | Catholic News Herald
