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- Advent 2006 Materials from the Archdiocese of Chicago — Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform
: "As we start the new liturgical year with Advent, we hope that immigration is a natural theme for the Advent season along with the arrival of light in the midst of darkness. We are reminded of the arrival of our Savior, with the Holy Family, who is knocking on our doors each day in the persons of the immigrants. The Gospel challenges us to be transformed by the light of Jesus daily and to let God transform our society through us." PDF
- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Publishing - The US Council of Catholic Bishops has made available a number of resources on its web sites: Blessing for the Advent Wreath (in pdf format), for the Christmas Tree (in pdf format);2003 Advent Resource Supplement (pdf) - "Thisextension of the resource, Advent 2003: Celebrate Christ’s Coming to Establish Peace on Earth, offers various ways to use the resource during and after the Advent season"; and Advent 2003: Celebrate Christ's Coming to Establish Peace on Earth - " This resource is offered as a seasonal aid for prayer and reflection about the social justice message of the Sunday gospels. It provides elements for individuals and groups to develop their own prayer, study, and reflection opportunities for use in parishes,schools, families, social justice committees, small faith-sharing circles, and other settings.
