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 10, 2008

Read: Read and listen to the Second Lesson from our Advent Lessons & Carols.; Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray: Blessed John XXIII’s Prayer for Peace:
Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, "Peace to you," grant us peace. Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift of peace. May all peoples of the earth become as brothers and sisters. May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all.
Reflect: View the Daily Reflection on today’s readings brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign
Act: Read a newspaper today and look for articles about poverty in the United States. Visit the Poverty USA Web site for ideas on how you can help.