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 7, 2009
Saint Raymond of Penafort, priest

Read: Human trafficking is a horrific crime against the basic dignity and rights of the human person. Read about this modern day form of slavery and how you can help the Church’s efforts to abolish it in this National Migration Week Fact Sheet.; Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray: The Prayer for Migrants and Refugees for National Migration Week 2009.
Reflect: Reflect on the plight of refugees from Iraq who are forced to flee the country because of their religion and the continuing war.; View the Daily Reflections on today's readings brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign
Act: Review some suggested activities to put your faith and social concerns for migrants into action in your parish and community. Choose an activity that best fits your local situation.