That every country take the measures necessary to prioritize the future of the very young, especially those who are suffering.

Prayer
Father of Goodness,
the birth of your Son Jesus opens a new time to the world,
a time of hope and peace.
We pray for children and adolescents,
especially those who live discouraged by their difficulties and sufferings,
who do not find opportunities to develop, feel enthusiasm for the future,
nor the support they need to have a decent life.
Help us to give them a bright future,
embracing with love the children and adolescents of today,
so they can transform the world that you have created
in a space of life and fraternity among all.
Our Father…
Liturgical Feasts/ Anniversaries/ Observances
(Legend: Ab=Abbot Ap=Apostle Pp=Pope Bp=Bishop Ch=Children De=Deacon Dr=Doctor Kg=King Ma=Married Mt=Martyr Pr=Priest Qu=Queen Re=Religious Vg=Virgin Fd=Founder, Hm=Hermit)
Dec 01: 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dec 03: FRANCIS XAVIER**(pR)
Dec 04: John Damascene (Pr, Dr)
Dec 06: Nicholas (Bp)
Dec 07: Ambrose* (Bp, Dr)
Dec 08: 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dec 09: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY***
Dec 11: Damasus I, Pp
Dec 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Dec 13: LUCY* (Vg, Mt)
Dec 14: JOHN OF THE CROSS* (Pr, Dr)
Dec 15: 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dec 21: Peter Canisius (Pr, Dr)
Dec 22: 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Dec 23: John of Kanty
DEC 25: CHRISTMAS DAY
Dec 26: STEPHEN, FIRST MARTYR**
Dec 27: JOHN THE EVANGELIST**(Ap)
Dec 28: THE HOLY INNOCENTS** (Mts)
Dec 29: HOLY FAMILY
Dec 31: Silvester I (Pp)