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Wednesday November 1
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Solemnity of All Saints (All Saints Day)
November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints, which is also called All Saints Day. On this day we remember all who were servants of the Lord while here on earth. We ask that they pray for us so that one day we might join them in heaven.
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Thursday November 2
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All Souls Day
November 2 is the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day). On this day we pray for loved ones who have departed this earth.
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Friday November 3
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Saturday November 4
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St. Charles Borromeo
St. Charles Borromeo came from a wealthy family. He is known for his work implementing the reforms of the Council of Trent and creating seminaries to educate priests. He is also known for his care for the sick and dying during a plague.
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Sunday November 5
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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
The readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A are a call to humility and holiness. This Sunday we could discuss authenticity, holiness, and caring for one another. Here are some ideas.
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Monday November 6
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Tuesday November 7
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Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time
In the gospel for Tuesday of the 31st week in Ordinary Time, Jesus speaks of the importance of responding to the invitation to the Kingdom of God. Too many times, our response is just excuses, excuses.
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Wednesday November 8
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Thursday November 9
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The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
This Lateran Basilica feast day commemorates a building which is called the Basilica of St. John Lateran. The early Christians gathered quietly in their homes. But when the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity, the followers of Jesus no longer feared persecution. Constantine donated a family palace to the Church and it became the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
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Friday November 10
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Saturday November 11
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Saturday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time
In the gospel for Saturday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time, Jesus tells a parable to demonstrate that we should use our gifts and talents responsibly. These are given to us to build the Kingdom of God.
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St. Martin of Tours
St. Martin of Tours was a 4th century soldier in the Roman military. He lived during a time when Christianity had become legalized in the Roman Empire. He was a catechumen – one being instructed in the Catholic faith in preparation for baptism. He refused to continue fighting after his baptism. I am the soldier of Christ: it is not lawful for me to fight.
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Sunday November 12
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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
The readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A remind us to always be alert and ready. Some themes for this Sunday include being ready in our spiritual lives and the gift of wisdom
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Monday November 13
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Monday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
In the gospel for Monday of the 32nd week in ordinary time, Jesus speaks of forgiveness and faith. These are themes which our Lord returned to over and over again.
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Tuesday November 14
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Wednesday November 15
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Thursday November 16
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Thursday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
In the gospel for Thursday of the 32nd week in Ordinary Time, Jesus speaks of the coming of the Kingdom of God. He warns us not to go running here and there looking for it.
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Friday November 17
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary
St. Elizabeth of Hungary was a princess who was known for her charity. She married at the age of 14, but became a widow just six years later. She was greatly attracted to the philosophy of St. Francis of Assisi.
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Saturday November 18
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Saturday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
In the gospel for Saturday of the 32nd Week on Ordinary time, Jesus tells the Parable of the Dishonest Judge. If this corrupt man can hear the plea of the widow, then how much more will God respond to the cries of his people?
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Sunday November 19
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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
The readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A are a call to do the work of the Kingdom of God with the gifts we have been given. Stewardship is clearly a theme for this weekend Stewardship is clearly a theme for this weekend. Another option is authenticity and appreciating the gifts we have been given.
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Monday November 20
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Monday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
In the gospel for Monday of the 33rd week in Ordinary Time, a blind man calls out to Jesus and Jesus asks him what he wants. The blind man wants to see. Jesus heals him.
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Tuesday November 21
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Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
In the gospel for Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time, Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus. When Jesus notices him, Zacchaeus repents of his selfish behavior.
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Wednesday November 22
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Wednesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
In the gospel for Wednesday of the 33rd week in Ordinary time, Jesus tells the parable of the ten gold coins. Those who increase what they have been given are given more, while the one who does nothing with what he has been given loses it.
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Thursday November 23
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Friday November 24
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St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions – Vietnamese Martyrs
This feast day commemorates 117 Vietnamese martyrs who died between 1820 and 1862. Persecution of Christians was severe during this time period. Missionaries were banned in Vietnam and Christians were required to deny their faith.
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Saturday November 25
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Saturday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
In the gospel for Saturday of the 33rd week in Ordinary Time, the Sadducees ask Jesus a trick question about resurrection. Jesus replies with an answer based on faith. God is the God of the living.
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Sunday November 26
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Solemnity of Christ the King Year A
The readings for the Solemnity of Christ the King Year A tell us that the kingship of Christ is one of a caring master who longs for us to live together in harmony in his kingdom. This would be a good weekend to focus on the corporal works of mercy and justice for the marginalized in our society.
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Monday November 27
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Monday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time
In the gospel for Monday of the 34th week in Ordinary Time, Jesus notices a poor widow who gives two small coins to the temple treasury. She is giving all she has, not her surplus.
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Tuesday November 28
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Wednesday November 29
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Thursday November 30
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St. Andrew, Apostle
St. Andrew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the brother of Simon Peter. Jesus called them from their fishing boats and promised to make them fishers of men.
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