With the revival of the traditional Roman Mass throughout the Church, several rather significant differences between the old and new calendars become obvious to the faithful and call for explanation. One of the most notable differences between the two calendars is the location of the Feast of the Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In the old calendar, it is always celebrated on the last Sunday of the month of October, right before All Saints. In the new calendar, a feast often called “Christ the King” is situated as the last Sunday of the liturgical year, one week before the start of Advent. In practice, the gap between the old and new Christ the Kings is about one month. A priest recently stated that the original placement was “somewhat arbitrary” and that the new location “is more fitting,” “has more purpose,” and exhibits “wisdom.” Is this true? Let's find out.
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