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Julia DiSalvo November to Remember , Scripture and Activities for the Month of Remembrance INTRODUCTION We Remember In November, we remember many things—the saints, loved ones who died, blessings of the year—and give thanks for them all. Like the end of any time, class, event or relationship, we use our final days to look back and examine, hoping and learning to make the next one even better. These thirty reflections, one for each day of the month, remind us of our call- ing as Catholics and show us ways that calling can be lived out. Call upon these saints for strength, help and inspiration. Venerate (praise and honor) them for the examples they set. God is ever near, but they, too, remember the challenges of a life lived in faithfulness.

I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, your wonders of old I will remember. Psalm 77:12

2 NOVEMBER 4 St. Charles Borromeo As a young man, St. Charles Bor- romeo was made a cardinal. Already a with a law degree, he under- took major reforms in the Church. He reopened the Council of Trent and established the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, which taught children the faith. He is the pa- tron of religion teachers and those preparing to join the Church. Activity: Reach out to someone who doesn’t know the faith. Invite them to Mass or a parish event, and share something you like about being Catholic—even if it is just a prayer or Bible story. Take these words of mine into your heart and soul… Teach them to your children… Deuteronomy 11:18-19 6 NOVEMBER 5 Your Beloved Departed When people we love die, it is not the end. We are united to them in God, and we hope to see them again when our time on earth is over. List any family, friends, teachers, leaders or others who have died below: ______The souls of the just are in the hand of God… They seemed…to be dead… But they are in peace. Wisdom 3:1-3

7 NOVEMBER 6 Becoming a How do you receive the title of “saint”? 1. Live a life of virtue and/or die defending the faith. Try to follow more closely every day. 2. After you die, the local bishop opens a cause for your sainthood and investigates your life. If your actions were heroic or you truly died for the faith, you are declared “venerable” and given the title “.” 3. If a miracle is granted through your in- tercession, you are beatified and called “Blessed.” 4. A second proven miracle leads to canoniza- tion. The declares you are a “Saint” in heaven and worthy of imitation. Your feast day is added to the Church calendar. Tombs were opened, and the bod- ies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised. Matthew 27:52 8 NOVEMBER 7 Future Saints? Here are some people with active causes for . Learn more about them and pray for their sainthood. Blessed Pope John Paul II (1920-2005) was the first non-Italian pope in centuries and a key figure in the Second Vatican Council. In his many writings, travels and , he worked for harmony among diverse nations and respect for life. Venerable (1897-1980), a journalist and advocate for peace and justice, founded The Catholic Worker newspaper and lived among the poor, building houses of hos- pitality, praying and fasting. Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979), best known for his use of tech- nology and media in his preaching, brought Catholic teachings and values to millions through radio and television. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. 1 John 3:2 9 NOVEMBER 8 Sacraments If there is one thing Christians are called to remember, it is ’ total gift of himself on the cross and in the Eucharist. God is present in a special way in the Sacraments, and their graces are always available to us. St. Pius X, known as the “Pope of Frequent Communion,“ encouraged daily reception of the Eucharist, even for children. As Advent nears, you can prepare for Christ’s coming by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation and participating in the Mass. Activity: Attend a weekday Mass or Eu- charistic Adoration. Do this in memory of me. Luke 22:19

10 NOVEMBER 9 The Lateran Basilica Today we honor the dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in , the pope’s “home parish.” Who/What is your…? Parish name/patron ______Pastor ______Bishop ______Personal name/patron ______Baptismal/Confirmation/Family patron ______My home is by your altars, Lord of hosts, my king and my God! Happy are those who dwell in your house! Psalm 84:4-5 11 NOVEMBER 10 St. Leo the Great Pope led the from 440 to 461 A.D. At that time there were many dis- agreements in the Church. He tried to reunite all Christians through his writings and many sermons. Pope Leo is a , someone the Church has deemed as wise and whose teachings are solid and holy. He is also famous for courageously stopping the barbar- ians under the Hun from destroying Rome. Lord, your gift of intelligence helps us to know your truth. May we learn more about you each day and share our wisdom with the world. May those who fight error in religious teachings, especially the pope, find strength and success. I am your servant; give me discernment that I may know your decrees… Thus I follow all your precepts; every wrong way I hate. Psalm 119:125, 128 12 NOVEMBER 30 St. Andrew Like his brother Simon (Peter, the first pope),St. Andrew was a fisherman and one of Jesus’ first disciples. Because he saw some- thing special in Jesus and knew he was the Messiah, Andrew introduced Peter to Jesus. He also recognized a boy whose small meal miraculously fed thousands of people (John 6:8-9). Activity: Family and friends can be a great source of faith. Choose someone special—a brother, sister, friend, classmate or neighbor— and pay attention to them during December. You might find opportunities for service, acts of kindness or a great Christmas-gift idea. As [Jesus] passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Si- mon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea… Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Mark 1:16-17

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