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 20, 2008

Read: Today’s O Antiphon beseeches the Lord to free prisoners. Read about one man’s inspiring work in prison ministry and learn about the realities of life behind bars.; Daily Readings from the New American Bible (NAB)
Pray: Begin your daily prayers with the O Antiphon for the day:
O Key of David,
opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom:
come and free the prisoners of darkness
Reflect: Reflect on Matthew 25, Jesus’ call for compassion for the imprisoned.; View the Daily Reflections on today's readings brought to you by the Catholic Communication Campaign
Act: Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Also, ask God’s forgiveness for social sin.; Learn about the The Catholic Campaign to End the Use of the Death Penalty and how you can help.