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December 16, 2009
Advent Weekday

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Today, Latino Catholics in communities across the U.S. and Latin America begin enacting Las Posadas (the lodgings), the Mexican tradition which recreates Mary and Joseph's search for shelter on the eve of the birth of the Christ child.  Read an inspiring story about a Franciscan priest and a Las Posadas reenactment that took place along the United States-Mexican border.

Daily Readings

Pray

Blessing of a Christmas Manger or Nativity Scene

Reflect

Pope Benedict XVI , St. Paul ,87
Missionaries of Love
St. Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, wrote: “The love of Christ impels us” (2 Cor 5:14). May every Christian make these words his own, in the joyful experience of being a missionary of Love wherever Providence has placed him, with humility and courage, serving his neighbor with no ulterior motives and drawing strength from prayer for a cheerful and industrious charity.

Angelus
October 1, 2006

Act

View a video on Las Posadas and reflect on the difficult actual or spiritual journeys in your life.