- EWTN Ireland has produced a new four-part video series, “Christ the King,” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Pope Pius XI’s institution of the Feast of Christ, King of the Universe, aiming to explore the meaning of Christ’s kingship in Scripture, history, and contemporary life.
- The series, which premiered globally from the Vatican, was conceptualized by Jesuit Father Bernard McGuckin roughly 18 months ago, who emphasizes that Christ’s kingship is spiritual and rooted in the familial role of a father, providing guidance as “king of hearts” in a world where traditional kingships have largely disappeared.
- Head of EWTN Ireland, Aidan Gallagher, explained that Father McGuckin’s vision for a comprehensive series on the kingship of Christ was developed over a year of preparation, with one episode specifically dedicated to examining scriptural evidence from both the Old and New Testaments.
- Filmed in Rome in collaboration with the EWTN Vatican Bureau, the production involved approximately six months of work and seeks to address the modern relevance of Christ’s kingship, especially in navigating daily challenges and striving for personal perfection.
- Andreas Thonhauser from EWTN highlights that the series aims to help individuals understand how recognizing Christ’s kingship daily is part of their calling towards “greater perfection,” emphasizing an allegiance to Him as a model for living a purposeful life.
- The series is now available on demand via the EWTN Ireland website, offering viewers a chance to re-engage with this theological concept and receive guidance amidst contemporary struggles, reinforcing a spiritual connection that harks back to the centennial celebration of the Feast.
New Christ the King Video Series
