It is tradition in the Institute of Christ the King to solemnize the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with a novena that is themed and preached. The theme this year is Sicut Acies Ordinata: The great military victories of Our Lady.
Preachers and topics for the Novena Masses:
- Tues. Nov. 29: Cn. Matthew Talarico – Dec. 8: Turning Point of History; Turning the Tide of Our Spiritual Life
- Wed. Nov. 30: Cn. William Avis – The Battle of Muret
- Thu. Dec. 1: Cn. Ross Bourgeois – La Rochelle
- Fri. Dec. 2: Cn. William Avis – Battle of Vienna
- Sat. Dec. 3 (8 a.m.): Fr. Adam Potter – Battle of Long Du
- Sun. Dec. 4: Bishop William Walterscheid – Battle of Lepanto
- Mon. Dec. 5: Cn. William Avis – Hiroshima
- Tues. Dec. 6: Cn. David Silvey – Peterwardein
- Wed. Dec. 7: Cn. Ross Bourgeois – The Battle of New Orleans
All masses, sermons, and devotions for the novena are in the evenings, at 7 p.m., except on Saturday (8 a.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m.).