Message for the Month of November 2025

My Dear Fathers, Sisters and Laity,

As we draw near to the close of another liturgical year, Holy Mother Church leads us through a sacred trilogy of feasts that lift our eyes to eternity and deepen our understanding of God’s mercy, holiness, and kingship.

All Saints Day – November 1st

“Be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy” (Lev 19:2)

On this solemn day, we rejoice in the communion of saints - those faithful men and women, young and old, from every time and place, who lived their lives rooted in Christ and now rejoice in the eternal glory of heaven.These saints are not distant figures, but our brothers and sisters, interceding for us and showing us that holiness is possible in every state of life. We, too, are called to be saints - not by extraordinary deeds alone, but by faithful love in our daily lives, in our families, our work, and our communities.

All Souls Day – November 2nd

“It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead” (2 Macc 12:46)

Following the joy of All Saints, the Church pauses in solemn remembrance on All Souls Day, commending to God’s mercy all the faithful departed.We remember especially our loved ones who have gone before us - parents, siblings, friends, and all who await the fullness of redemption in the peace of Christ. Through the sacrifice of the Mass, our prayers, acts of charity, and visits to cemeteries, we assist them on their journey and strengthen our bond with the whole Church - triumphant, militant, and suffering.

Let us make this month of November a time of prayer and hope, entrusting all souls to the loving heart of our Savior.

Solemnity of Christ the King – Final Sunday of the Liturgical Year

“His dominion is an everlasting dominion” (Daniel 7:14)

As we come to the end of the Church’s liturgical calendar, we proclaim with renewed faith that Jesus Christ is King of the Universe. In a world often shaken by division, suffering, and uncertainty, Christ remains our unshakable hope. 

His kingship is not like that of earthly rulers. He reigns from the Cross, conquers by love, and leads with mercy. When we enthrone Him in our hearts, our homes, and our decisions, we experience the true peace and freedom only He can give.We have a special mission: to make Christ known and loved in every corner of society by our integrity, our compassion, and our daily witness to the Gospel.

These feasts - All Saints, All Souls, and Christ the King - remind us of who we are, where we are going, and who leads us: we are God’s people, destined for glory, walking under the reign of Christ.I encourage you to take time this month to pray for the dead, honor the saints, and renew our trust in Jesus, our eternal King. Let us journey together in faith, hope, and love.

May all the saints pray for us.

May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

And may Christ our King reign in our hearts and in our world.

With my prayers and apostolic blessing,

+ Lawrence Pius, D.D.,

Bishop of Dharmapuri