The Kingdom Draws Near

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, you conquer sin by self-giving love and draw all creation toward the Father's peace. Rule my heart during these nine days, receive the intention I bring, and make my life a faithful sign of your kingdom. Teach me to prefer your truth over every lesser loyalty. Amen.

Let us pause in silence, and bring to mind the intention you are praying for.

In the app, your own saved intention rests here during the silence. The narration stays the same for everyone.

and saying, 'The time is fulfilled, and God's Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.'

Jesus begins his proclamation with a kingdom already drawing near. Repentance is not mere shame; it is the grace of turning from false masters toward the living King. The first territory Christ asks to govern is the human heart. His nearness calls for a changed direction, not vague admiration from a distance.

Jesus, my King, show me what resists your Gospel within me. Give me honest repentance, confidence in your mercy, and freedom to begin again under your gracious rule. Break the habits that promise control while quietly diminishing love, truth, and freedom. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Jesus, my King and Savior, bring my intention into the wisdom of your Sacred Heart. Reign in my mind, will, relationships, work, and community, until all creation shares the freedom and peace of your everlasting kingdom. Make me ready to serve wherever your authority sends me. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.