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 15, 2008

Read: Read about the origins of the customs and folklore of Christmas.; Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray: From the Sermon of St. Anselm:
"Lady, full and overflowing with grace, all creation receives new life from your abundance. Virgin, blessed above all creatures, through your blessing all creation is blessed, not only creation from its Creator, but the Creator himself has been blessed by creation." Holy Mary, Pray for all Children. Mother of God, Pray for all mothers. Mother of the Word Incarnate, Pray for those yet unborn. Mother of grace, Pray for those who have grown old. Mother of the Author of Life, Pray for those condemned to die. Mother of the Divine Physician, Pray for the mortally ill. Mother of the Source of Life, Pray for those grown old. Mother of Eternal Life, Pray those about to die. Mother of all mercies, Pray for us.
Reflect: View the Daily Reflection brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign.
Act: Set up a créche or nativity scene in your home. Gather with your family and bless the nativity scene. Remember not to place the Christ child in the manger until Christmas Eve!