The entire month of November falls during the liturgical season known as Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time (formerly Time After Pentecost), which is represented by the liturgical color green. Green is a symbol of hope, as it is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. The liturgical color green is worn during the praying of Offices and celebration of Masses of Ordinary Time. The last portion of the liturgical year represents the time of our pilgrimage to heaven during which we hope for reward.
The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of November 2023
For the Pope: We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfils his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Focus of the Liturgy
| November 5th Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Matthew 23:1-12: They preach but they do not practice. |
| November 12th Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Matthew 25:1-13: Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him! |
| November 19th Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Matthew 25:14-30: Since you were faithful in small matters, come, share your master's joy. |
| November 26th The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe |
Matthew 25:31-46: The Son of Man will sit upon his glorious throne and he will separate them one from another. |
The month of November is very full of Memorials, feasts, and solemnities. The main feast days are the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1), The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) (November 2), the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome (November 9), The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (November 26), and St. Andrew (November 30).
The other saint days are:
St. Martin de Porres (November 3),
St. Charles Borromeo, (November 4),
St. Leo the Great (November 10),
St. Martin of Tours, (November 11),
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (November 13)
St. Albert the Great (November 15),
Sts. Margaret of Scotland and Gertrude (November 16),
St. Elizabeth of Hungary (November 17),
Presentation of Mary (November 21),
St. Cecilia (November 22),
Sts. Clement I and St. Columban (November 23),
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions (November 24).
St. Catherine of Alexandria (November 25),
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