32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/12/17 Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13

Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome; the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, and therefore, “the pope’s church.” Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/9/17 Gospel: John 2:13-22

Wednesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Spotlighting St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 1880-1906, French Discalced Carmelite nun, known for her persistence in pursuing the will of God. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/8/17 Gospel: Luke 14:25-33

Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time; spotlighting St. Engelbert, 12th Century archbishop of Cologne, slain by his brother in 1225. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/7/17 Gospel: Luke 14:15-24

Monday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/6/17 Gospel: Luke 14:12-14

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/5/17 Prayer intentions of listeners Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12

Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, 1538-1584; archbishop of Milan, 1564-1584; a leading figure in the counter-reformation. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/4/17 Gospel: Luke 14: 1, 7-11 Fr. Michael Becker previews the Sunday Gospel

Optional Memorial of St. Martin de Porres, 1579-1639. Became a Dominican, known for prayer and penance; personal friend of St. Rose of Lima. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/3/17 Gospel: Luke 14:1-6

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls Day. We honor all of the faithful departed, especially those still undergoing purification in preparation for the Beatific Vision. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/2/17. Gospel: John 6:37-40

Solemnity of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/1/17 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12