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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 11, 2009
The Baptism of the Lord

Read
Today is the beginning of National Vocation Awareness Week.  Read about the need for new vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray
Pray the first Luminous Mystery of the Scriptural Rosary for Justice and Peace.
Reflect
On this feast of the Baptism of the Lord, view a video on the sacrament of baptism and reflect on how you are living out your baptismal call to participate in Christ’s mission.
View the Daily Reflections on today's readings brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign
Act
Get moving during this Poverty Awareness Month and use your two feet to act on behalf of justice and change in your community. Use the “Two Feet of Social Action” to inspire you and others in your parish or community to do something to alleviate poverty.

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