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November invites us to lift our eyes toward eternity, beginning with the communion of the heavenly court and prayers for our faithfully departed, while walking alongside heroic shepherds, scholars, consecrated souls, and fearless martyrs.
Here are the key saints and feasts celebrated this month:
November 1 — All Saints (Solemnity)
November 2 — The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)
November 3 — Saint Martin de Porres, Religious
November 4 — Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop
November 9 — The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (Feast)
November 10 — Saint Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor
November 11 — Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop
November 12 — Saint Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr
November 15 — Saint Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor
November 17 — Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
November 21 — The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
November 22 — Saint Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr
November 22 — Solemnity of Christ the King
November 23 — Saint Clement I, Pope & Martyr
November 24 — Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc & Companions, Martyrs
November 30 — Saint Andrew, Apostle (Feast)
From the humble charity of St. Martin de Porres and St. Elizabeth to the pastoral courage of St. Leo the Great and the unwavering witness of the martyrs, these celebrations remind us that holiness is a call for every state of life. Rooted in faith and love, our daily journey is directed toward that same heavenly homeland.
Which of these saints will inspire your prayer and accompany your walk with Christ this November?