O Come, O Come,
Emmanuel!




December 2, 2009
Advent Weekday

Read
Who is Jesus Christ? Learn about the second person of the Trinity in “True God and True Man” from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults (USCCA).
 
Daily Readings
Pray
God of light,
Give us the freedom to walk
In the footprints of your Son, Jesus.
Let our light shine out for all to see
by turning to those who call for our help.
Heal our wounds, heal our community.
Amen.

Source:  Novena for Justice and Peace, Third Day
Reflect
Pope Benedict XVI , Following Christ, 13
Advent
To prepare oneself for Christmas means to be committed to building the “dwelling of God with men.” No one is excluded; everyone can and must contribute in order to make this house of communion more spacious and beautiful.

Angelus
December 10, 2006
Act
Think about the hardships   low-income people in this country face on a daily basis: affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, full employment, good schools, food and health care.  What poverty condition troubles you most?  Find out what your parish or diocese is doing to resolve the problem and volunteer to work with that ministry or project.