Commemorating a Century: Christ the King and a New Docuseries
To mark the 100th anniversary of the feast of Christ the King, EWTN has released a four-part docuseries titled “The Kingship of Christ.” The series invites viewers to explore the enduring relevance of Christ the King within Catholic tradition, liturgy, and daily faith. Debuting on the church calendar the same day the feast is celebrated, the program provides historical context, theological reflection, and contemporary applications of this central Christian doctrine.
What the Series Explores
Each episode delves into different facets of Christ’s kingship, weaving together scripture, church history, and personal witness. Viewers can expect a thoughtful examination of how Jesus’ rule is described in the Gospels, how the feast emerged in Catholic teaching, and how believers today can respond to this kingship in acts of service, forgiveness, and justice. The docuseries emphasizes that Christ’s sovereignty is not about temporal power alone but about the radical reign of love, mercy, and truth in the everyday lives of Christians.
Historical Roots and Theological Grounding
The program situates the feast within the broader arc of salvation history, tracing its development through papal encyclicals and liturgical reforms. By doing so, it helps viewers understand why Christ the King became a focal point for Catholic devotion and social teaching in the 20th century and why the anniversary resonates today.
Living the Kingship Today
Beyond scholarship, the docuseries foregrounds practical questions: How does recognizing Christ’s kingship shape ethical choices, peacebuilding, and care for the vulnerable? How can families, parishes, and communities embody the kingship through hospitality, truth-telling, and peacemaking? The answer, as presented in the episodes, centers on service, humility, and the invitation to align personal goals with the Gospel’s vision of universal dignity.
Format and Accessibility
As a four-part series, “The Kingship of Christ” blends expert interviews, historical moments, and narrative storytelling to make complex theology approachable for a broad audience. EWTN aims to reach both longtime Catholics and seekers curious about Catholic social teaching and devotional life, inviting viewers to reflect on how a century-old feast can still illuminate present-day faith and culture.
Why an Anniversary Matters
The 100th anniversary provides an occasion not just for commemorating a date, but for renewing a commitment to the values associated with Christ’s rule: love, justice, truth, and peace. In a world marked by division and rapid change, the docuseries offers a contemplative lens through which audiences can consider how Christ the King calls followers to be agents of reconciliation and hope.
What to Expect Next
Viewers can anticipate thoughtful production, accessible explanations of doctrine, and testimonies that illustrate how the kingship of Christ informs daily life. Whether you are a longtime believer or exploring faith again, the series presents an invitation to see leadership through the lens of service and redemptive love.
