Posted on 12/24/2009 9:18:09 AM PST by PanzerKardinal
And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.
And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear.
And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:
For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:
Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.
Very important distinction. It is *not* Peace on Earth and good will toward men.
The reason for the season. Thanks and Merry Christmas to you, too.
Thanks for the post and a very Blessed Christmas to all.
Thanks for the post and a very Blessed Christmas to all.
My favorite. Thank you for posting. May you have a blessed Christmas.
mrs
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