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 18, 2008

Read: Learn about the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching.; Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray: Begin your daily prayers with the O Antiphon for the day:
O Leader of the House of Israel,
giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai:
come to rescue us with your mighty power!
Reflect: View today's Daily Reflection brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign
Act: Honor God, our creator, by enjoying some time outdoors today. Notice how each season of the year has its own special beauty.