Almost 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 month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory whose feast is celebrated on November 2.
The last day of November is a Sunday and marks the beginning of Advent. The liturgical color changes to purple, representing a time of penance and preparation.
The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of November 2025
For the prevention of suicide: Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
Focus of the Liturgy
The Gospels for the Sundays in November 2025 except the last, are from St. Luke, Cycle C, and the Weekdays follow Year I. November 30th marks the new liturgical year and is the First Sunday of Advent. The Gospels return to Cycle A, following St. Matthew's Gospel and the Weekdays follow Year II.
| November 2nd The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) |
John 5:17-30: As the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also does the Son give life to those whom he chooses. |
| November 9th Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica |
John 2:13-22: Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. |
| November 16th Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Luke 21:5-19: By your perseverance you will secure your lives. |
| November 23rd The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe |
Luke 23:35-43: Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom. |
| November 30th First Sunday of Advent |
Matthew 24:37-44: Stay awake, that you may be prepared! |
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), and
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (November 24).
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. Josaphat (November 12),
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (November 13)
St. Albert the Great (November 15),
St. Elizabeth of Hungary (November 17),
Presentation of Mary (November 21),
St. Cecilia (November 22),
and St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions (November 24)
St. Catherine of Alexandria (November 25).
From: catholicculture.org
