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 9, 2009

Read: Read the U.S. Bishops’ pastoral letter on migration, Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity.; Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray: The Prayer for Migrants and Refugees for National Migration Week 2009.
Reflect: View this interview with Stephanie Garza, winner of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development 2008 Cardinal Bernardin Award and reflect on the Gospel and Catholic social teaching values that inspire her.; View the Daily Reflections on today's readings brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign
Act: Contact your local Catholic Charities office to find out how you can assist a refugee family in resettling here and adjusting to their new culture.