Five Things To Remember On Nov. 27

1. The USCCB continues the tradition of providing online resources for the Advent and Christmas seasons with daily suggestions for prayer, reflection and action beginning on the first Sunday of Advent, December 1. The content is presented in a clickable calendar format, with each date opening a page of suggestions and links.

2. How do you prepare for Christmas? Our Photo contest begins Dec.1, which is the first Sunday of Advent. Copies of the books "The Simple Wisdom of Pope Francis" will be given out as part of the contest.

3. The interim accord with Iran that would limit its nuclear program in exchange for some sanctions relief “is greatly preferable to military action, which could have unpredictable and negative repercussions for the region,” said the chairman of the Committee on International Justice and Peace of the USCCB in a November 27 letter to Secretary of State John Kerry.

4. We will be out of the office during Thursday and Friday. We wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.

5. God loves you.