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Ordinary Time, Week 32

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The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

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Icon of today’s saintLateran Facade
Lateran Facade

Icon of today’s saint · Lateran Facade

Today is a feast on a Monday: the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the Pope’s cathedral in Rome, the “mother and head of all the churches of the city and the world.” It is white today, and the Gloria comes back for one weekday.

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Today’s Gospel

John 2:13–22

And the pasch of the Jews was at hand: and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. And he found in the temple them that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting. …

About 3 min, read aloudRead the Gospel

Then, if you like

Family activities for today

Everything here is optional. Choose whatever fits your family today; one small thing is plenty.

After the Gospel

  • Gospel discussion questionsAt the table5 min

Today in the Church

  • The story of Dedication of the Basilica of St. John LateranRead-aloud story6 min
  • Discussion questions about Dedication of the Basilica of St. John LateranAt the table5 min
  • Color today’s saintPrintable20 min

Celebrate together

  • Our parish church, drawn from memory: altar, tabernacle, ambo, fontHands-on activity45 min

Small things for tonight

  • Word of the dayA minute or so1 min
  • This week’s memory verseLearn it together2 min
  • A child may askWith an answer for you2 min
  • Tonight’s family prayerFor the whole family1 min
  • Bedtime StoryRead aloud10 min
  • What to Notice at Today’s MassSomething to notice

For you, parent

  • A spiritual reflection for the parentFor you, parent10 min

Coming over the next two weeks

A look ahead

A few feasts, recipes, and traditions on the way. Notice what interests you now; choose only when the day arrives.

Tomorrow, November 10, is St. Leo the Great, a pope; find out the current Pope’s name and where he was born so the kids can pray for him by name. Wednesday, November 11, is St. Martin of Tours and Veterans Day: gather paper lanterns or clean jars with tea lights for a dusk walk, and decide tonight whether you are doing a roast chicken (the Martinmas goose) for dinner; if there is a veteran in the family, plan a call.

  • Tue, Nov 10 Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church White · Memorial
  • Wed, Nov 11 Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop White · Memorial
  • Thu, Nov 12 Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr White · Memorial
  • Fri, Nov 13 Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin White · Memorial
  • Sat, Nov 14 Saturday Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary White · Optional Memorial
  • Sun, Nov 15 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Green · Sunday
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