"Since the 16th century Catholic piety has assigned entire months to special devotions. As a reminder of our duty to pray for the suffering faithful in Purgatory, the Church has dedicated the month of November to the Holy Souls. The Holy Souls are those who have died in the state of grace but who are not yet free from all punishment due to their unforgiven venial sins and all other sins already forgiven for which satisfaction is still to be made. They are certain of entering Heaven, but first they must suffer in Purgatory. The Holy Souls cannot help themselves because for them the night has come, when no man can work (John 9:4). It is our great privilege of brotherhood that we can shorten their time of separation from God by our prayers, good works, and, especially, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass."In addition to praying for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, here are a few ideas for celebrating the feast days in November, from the archives:
November 1, All Saints Day (New, Trad.):
- Hallowed Days: All Saints & All Souls Fair
- Fasting and Feasting for All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day
- All Saints' Day Treats ~ St. Lucy Cupcakes
- All Saints Cupcakes
- All Saints' Day Treats ~ Bones of Eliseus
- Gluten-Free Pineapple Soul "Cup"Cakes
- Soul Cakes
- Saints on the Clouds of Heaven Cake
- Saint-O-Lanterns and Saint-O-Lantern Link-Up
November 2, All Souls Day (New, Trad.):
- Hallowed Days: All Saints & All Souls Fair
- Fasting and Feasting for All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day
- All Saints' Day Treats ~ Bones of Eliseus
- Pan de Muertos
- Gluten-Free Pineapple Soul "Cup"Cakes
- Traditional Sugar Skulls (& a variation)
- Soul Cakes
November 3, St. Martin de Porres (New, Trad.):
November 11, St. Martin of Tours ~ Martinmas (New, Trad.):
November 13, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (New):
- Heart Cake (Since the "heart" is one of the symbols for St. Frances Xavier Cabrini)
November 16, St. Margaret of Scotland (New):
- Crown Cake (Symbolizing the fact that she was a Queen.)
- Simple Cupcake Crowns
- A Scottish Feast to Celebrate St. Margaret and St. Andrew
November 16, St. Gertrude (New, Trad.):
- Lily Sandwiches (The lily is one of the symbols of St. Gertrude. Other symbols include: Crown and Heart)
November 17, St. Elizabeth of Hungary (New):
- "I am the Bread of Life..." (Bake bread, like St. Elizabeth did, to distribute to others!)
- Crown Cake (Symbolizing the fact that she was a Queen.)
- Simple Cupcake Crowns
- Rosy Treats (Symbolizing the story of when the bread she was carrying turned into roses!)
- Rose Cake and Punch
- Rose Cupcakes (See the feast of St. Rose below for even more "Rose" themed ideas)
- St. Elizabeth's Crown
November 19, St. Elizabeth of Hungary (Trad):
(See November 17th)
November 21, The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (New, Trad.):
- Many ideas can be found under the label: Blessed Virgin Mary
November 25, St. Catherine of Alexandria (New, Trad.):
- Saint Catherine of Alexandria (Pasta Suggestions)
- Heart Cakes on the Feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria
- Food fit for THE King
- Cookie Crown Cake
- Quick and Easy Mardi Gras King Cake
- King Cake for Mardi Gras
- St. Lucia's Braided Bread
- Simple Cupcake Crowns
Other:
We pray for the dead every time we eat if we pray the After Meal Blessing:
We give Thee thanks for all Thy benefits, O Almighty God, Who livest and reignest forever. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
O Mother Most Merciful, Pray for the Souls in Purgatory!
Anyone know of a food for the feast of Saint Cecilia Nov. 22.
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I've been looking for a St. Cecilia recipe as well... I'm considering topping vanilla ice cream (white symbolizing her virginity) with strawberry topping (red being the color symbolizing martyrs)... simple, but all I can come up with!
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