USCCB - Advent Calendar

Images courtesy of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the nativity scene above is from the Christmas special "Christmas Eve from the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, San Francisco". The Christmas special will be showing on ABC-TV stations around the country, check your local listing.

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January 1, 2009
The Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God
New Year, World Day of Peace

Read: Read Pope Benedict XVI’s message for this World Day of Peace.; Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray: Prayer for Blessing in the New Year; Pray the Prayer for Peace
Reflect: As you make resolutions for 2009, consider how you can help build a culture of peace. Learn more by reading the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church.; View the Daily Reflections on today's readings brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign
Act: On this holy day of obligation, attend Mass with family or friends and get together for a special meal.; As Poverty Awareness Month begins today, consider the theme of Pope Benedict’s message Fighting Poverty To Build Peace and how the links between poverty and peace are evident in your community.