The Nativity of the Lord

“Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” -Luke 2:8-14

Imagine what those shepherds must have seen and heard. Whatever they witnessed spurred them to run to Bethlehem to see the Messiah and Lord for themselves.

On this Holy night, I pray that you, too, may witness the glory of God and run to find the Christ Child with the same excitement of the shepherds.

From my family to yours, we wish you a most blessed and joyous Christmas. May we join with the heavenly host as we sing, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Merry Christmas!

Saint Eugenia, pray for us.

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Jesus, I trust in you!