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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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November 30, 2008
1st Sunday of Advent

Read
Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray
Blessing of the Advent Wreath
Reflect
Set aside 15 minutes to quietly and prayerfully reflect on the quality of life for America’s poor. For more information visit www.povertyusa.org.
View the Daily Reflection on today's readings
Act
first sunday of advent
Set up an Advent wreath in your home and light the candle marking the season’s first week.
Make or purchase an Advent calendar and open the window for the first day of the season.

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