November 9, 2025 John 2: 13-22 The Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, celebrated each year on November 9, draws the Church’s attention not to just a building of stone and marble, but to the living temple that is the People of God. St. John Lateran is the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, the mother and head of all churches in the world, the first church built after the Edict of Milan legalized Christianity. It stands as a tangible sign that the once-hidden faith had taken visible, public form in the world. This feast celebrates the mystery of God dwelling among His people, not only in consecrated spaces but within human hearts. The dedication of this church reminds us that every Christian community is called to be a living temple—a place where Christ is known, loved, and made visible. The physical church may be built of stone, but the true Church is built of faith, hope, and love. Each believer becomes a living stone, each community a reflection of the great dwelling place of God on earth. In that spirit, the feast resonates deeply with the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur to proclaim the goodness of God. […]