The Society of Cristo Rey
Pope Pius XI instituted the Feast of Christ the King in his encyclical letter Quas primas of 1925. The Pope wrote about the significance of devotion to Christ the King in the life of the faithful in the following words:
"The faithful, moreover, by meditating upon these truths, will gain much strength and courage, enabling them to form their lives after the true Christian ideal. If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if all men, purchased by his precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this power embraces all men, it must be clear that not one of our faculties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone. He must reign in our bodies and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, as instruments of justice unto God."
The Cristo Rey society has been a part of Immaculate Heart of Mary for many years.
Their activities include:
- Promotion of Devotion to Christ the King, which includes a novena to prepare for the Solemnity of Christ the King.
- Helping the Breakfast Ministry by hosting a Sunday breakfast for the Parish.
- Involvement in the other charitable and fundraising activities of the Parish.
- Donating funds to the children of Religious Education.
If you would like to join us or learn a little bit more about our Society and Devotion to Cristo Rey, please call Clara Nieto at (210) 860-5194