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 5, 2008

Read: Read pp. 373-382 from the United States Catholic
Catechism for Adults.; Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray: Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the most holy rosary.
Reflect: Use the discussion questions on p. 373 of the USCCA for reflection on family.; View the Daily Reflections on today's readings brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign
Act: Make it family movie night. Choose a holiday movie from the USCCB Office of Film & Broadcasting’s recommended list make popcorn, and enjoy some quality time with your family during this hectic season.; As you watch the movie or television today, note any messages about poverty in the news, dramas, sitcoms, soap operas or other programming. How many times was the issue of poverty raised and in what contexts? Did those messages stir up any reactions in you?