Archdiocese celebrates Solemnity of Christ the King

By ROB HERBST
The Catholic Week
MOBILE — Unseasonably chilly weather didn't deter the faithful from showing their faith in downtown Mobile on Nov. 20. 
The Archdiocese of Mobile held its celebration for the Solemnity of Christ the King on Nov. 20. The celebration began with a Rosary procession from Bienville Square to the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi then celebrated Mass at the Cathedral.
The feast of Christ the King was instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI as secularism throughout the world grew and the feast was an opportunity for Catholics to exhibit their faith. 
Individuals from across the archdiocese were awarded Christ the King medals for living their faith. Each parish in the archdiocese has an opportunity to nominate one member to receive a medal. Honorees are then presented their medals during Mass.
"In the midst of the hopelessness of this world, you, our honorees, each in your own way bring the Good News to others by publicly processing your faith in the ordinary ways we can do so in our ordinary lives. In doing so, you remind those you meet that no one is beyond the love and mercy of God," Archbishop Rodi said in his homily.
"Honorees thank you for your witness that God is real, that God is near and that God wants to unite us to Him. Thank you for reminding all of us that each one of us is called to that same public witness of faith."