Commemorating a Century: Christ the King in Focus
As the Catholic Church marks the 100th anniversary of the Feast of Christ the King, EWTN releases a timely four-part docuseries titled The Kingship of Christ. The series delves into the theology, devotion, and historical evolution surrounding the kingship of Christ, offering viewers a deeper understanding of why this feast remains a central symbol of Catholic identity.
The feast, instituted in the early 1920s, emerged in a period of political and social upheaval, inviting believers to consider Christ’s sovereign authority not as a political claim but as a spiritual reality that shapes conscience, worship, and daily life. The docuseries frames this milestone by examining what it means for Christ to rule in every aspect of creation—over creation, history, and the hearts of believers.
What to Expect: Four Focusing Threads
The Kingship of Christ unfolds across four episodes, each exploring a core facet of Jesus’ kingship:
- Christ as King and Lord: A theological foundation that presents Jesus’ authority as universal and redemptive rather than coercive.
- The Kingdom in Daily Life: How the kingship of Christ calls believers to live with integrity, mercy, and service in family, work, and community.
- Historical and Liturgical Context: Tracing the feast’s origins, its liturgical celebrations, and the pastoral impetus behind its creation a century ago.
- Contemporary Relevance: The series examines how Christ’s kingship informs modern moral and social questions, from culture to public policy, through a Catholic lens.
Through interviews with theologians, clergy, and lay Catholics, along with archival footage and thoughtful narration, The Kingship of Christ invites viewers to reflect on the implications of Christ’s sovereignty in a world that frequently emphasizes autonomy. The program aims to inspire prayer, study, and a renewed commitment to living out faith with courage and charity.
A Milestone Moment for Catholic Media
Enriching EWTN’s broader mission of catechesis and evangelization, the docuseries aligns with the church’s ongoing efforts to educate and engage a diverse audience. By examining the Christ-centric theme from multiple angles—doctrinal, devotional, and practical—the series serves as a resource for catechists, families, and individual believers seeking to deepen their understanding of Catholic teaching on kingship, sovereignty, and service.
broadcasters and Catholic media watchers can anticipate thoughtful storytelling paired with accessible explanations that bridge scholarly insight and lived faith. The anniversary context gives added depth to the exploration of how a first-century claim remains urgently relevant to twenty-first-century life.
Where to Watch and How to Engage
Details about viewing schedules, platforms, and supplemental materials accompany the release. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the episodes through discussion groups, parish study programs, and social media conversations that invite personal testimonies about how Christ’s kingship shapes daily action and moral decision-making.
Why This Series Matters
The Kingship of Christ is more than a historical observance; it’s a pedagogical invitation to renew attention to the person of Christ and his reign of grace. As the Church celebrates a centennial, the docuseries offers a moment of contemplation on the universal and timeless truth that Jesus Christ is sovereign over all creation, inviting trust, repentance, and hope in every age.
