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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 3, 2009

Read
Read about being a full participant in The Worshipping Assembly before you attend Mass this weekend.
Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray
Include some of these intercessory prayers for an end to poverty in your personal prayer today and throughout the month.
Reflect
Take a "poverty tour" reflect on the daily struggle of those living in poverty to meet basic needs for food, clothing, shelter and transportation.
View the Daily Reflections on today's readings brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign
Act
During this Poverty Awareness Month, ask your pastor to deliver a homily about poverty. Find facts and resources at www.povertyusa.org.

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