Thursday, November 16
Thursday, November 16
A Ferial weekday in Ordinary Time. No feast or memorial is kept today — only the steady rhythm of the week, and the Mass given for the weekday.
The feast of the day
No feast is kept today
An ordinary day in Ordinary Time
Most days of the year keep no feast or memorial — and that is not a gap. The Church simply prays the Mass of the weekday and keeps walking through the season. A good day to carry one quiet intention, and to let prayer be unhurried.
The saint of the day
Meet Ælfric of Abingdon
Saint of the day · Feast Nov 16
Ælfric of Abingdon
Archbishop · Leader of Faith
Ælfric of Abingdon served as Archbishop of Canterbury in the late 10th century, guiding his flock with wisdom and compassion. His leadership during challenging times left a lasting impact on the Church.
Open the profileAlso remembered today
- Agnes of AssisiPoor Clare Abbess · Faithful Leader
- Alfonso Rodríguez OlmedoJesuit · Spiritual Guide
- Edmund of AbingdonArchbishop of Canterbury · Wise Leader
- Fidentius of PaduaSecond Century Saint
- Mother Veronica of the PassionCarmelite Nun · Foundress of Community
- OthmarMonk and Priest · Feast on Nov 16
- Pedro LandetaSpanish Missionary · Faithful Guide
- SimeoneFaithful Disciple · Martyr
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