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 4, 2009
The Epiphany of the Lord

Read: Read The Epiphany Proclamation and learn why it was so important to the Church before calendars were commonplace.; Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray: Gather the family and pray together the Blessing of the Home and Household on Epiphany or include the intercessions in your personal prayer.
Reflect: The Magi brought gifts befitting a king to the Christ Child. Reflect on the gifts God has given you and your family and how you can use them in the service of good.; View the Daily Reflections on today's readings brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign
Act: Find out if there is an adequate pool of affordable housing for poor individuals and families in your community. Research this through www.nlihc.org.; Today is the beginning of National Migration Week. Resolve to become an advocate for the rights of migrants and immigrants and find ideas for your parish on the National Migration Week Web site.