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God the Father, in whom all divinity dwells------------------------Lord, have mercy.
God the Son, worthy to receive all glory----------------------------Christ, have mercy.
God the Holy Spirit, font of all wisdom-----------------------------Lord, have mercy.

Christ the King, you were birthed in the womb by God's word May all peoples praise you. Christ the King, you were born humble to exalt the poor May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, you were offered crowns and gold from the Magi May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, you learned family life and love in Nazareth May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, you served people as an obedient Son May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, you called fishermen to set people free for service May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, your spirit was not of this world May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, you were unjustly accused and condemned May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, you were mocked in purple by little rulers May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, you wore a crown of piercing thorns May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, your throne was a cross on Golgotha May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, you were the first-born from the dead in the Resurrection May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, you were crowned with glory at the right hand of the Father May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, you use our voices against the evils that threaten life May all peoples praise you.

Christ the King, you call us to serve your Kingdom of justice and peace May all peoples praise you.
Lamb of God, who atoned for our sins------------------------Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who loved away our sin------------------------Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who took our sins into glory------------------Have mercy on us.

Let us pray,
Eternal God, in your only beloved Son, whom you raised to be King of all creation, you desired to make all things new. In your mercy grant to Christ the King Cathedral Parish new graces to partner with you in the ongoing renewal of faith and action in our 75th year of Catholic life in Atlanta. Inspire us to bow in reverence to Jesus the King that our hearts may always be humble in serving him and revealing him to the poor among us. Lead and guide us in our ongoing faith formation by seeking out the lost, reconciling the estranged, healing victims and welcoming strangers. We commit our minds to dream new dreams and our hearts to share the love you generously share in your son, Christ The King, who is worthy of all praise and honor forever and ever. Amen.

Composed for the 75th anniversary of the founding of Christ the King Parish in Atlanta, Georgia, 1936 - 2011. It was elevated to the rank of Cathedral when Atlanta was made a diocese on July 2, 1956.