see more related commentary: All Saints in the Lost in Translation archives

listen to the readings: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offers a podcast of the readings for Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This can be useful for lectors wishing to hear the correct pronunciation of biblical terms as well as for Catholics who simply want to listen to the readings.

The Pope’s prayer intention in November 2026:
for proper use of wealth

Each month, Catholics support the leader of the universal Church through Pope Leo XIV’s Worldwide Prayer Network. This November the Holy Father will be praying that all men and women devote themselves to the proper use of wealth and avoid the temptation to selfishness. The Pope is especially concerned that personal wealth may always be at the service of the common good and in solidarity with those who have less.

Every Turning to God’s Word Bible study carries an imprimatur
Turning to God’s Word Catholic Bible studies are based on principles of lectio divina and are designed to enrich understanding of the Christian faith. The Gospel According to Mark: A Look at the Son of God, was granted an imprimatur on July 12, 2026, from the Most Reverend William M. Joensen, Ph.D., bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines. The Very Reverend Trevor M. Chicoine, VE, STL, granted the nihil obstat. Future Turning to God’s Word studies will be submitted to Bishop Joensen and Father Chicoine.