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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December 2, 2008

Read: Read pp. 12-17 from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.; Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray: Pray the Litany for Life to Good St. Joseph, who was the quiet protector of the Child Jesus' life.
Reflect: Use the discussion questions on p. 17 of the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults; View the Daily Reflections on today's readings brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign
Act: Make your Christmas gift list; Consider fair trade gifts that honor the dignity of those who create them and help people in developing nations.; Choose an area of need for poor and low-income people in this country that greatly concerns you. Ask God to show you how you can help. Get your creative juices flowing with stories of hope and empowerment from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.; USCCB Publishing Gift Suggestions