And Mary kept all these things,
reflecting on them in her heart.
(Luke 2:19)
In the fields of Bethlehem, on a silent night the shepherds watched their flocks with care when suddenly the sky was filled with heavenly light and an angel of the Lord appeared. "Do not be afraid," the angel said with joy "For I have good news for you and all. Today in David's town, a baby boy is born. He is Christ the Lord, the Savior of all. And this will be a sign for you to find the child. He is wrapped in cloths and lies in a manger. Hurry now and see the one who is born so mild. He is God with us, Emmanuel, no stranger."
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. (Luke 2:16-21)
Jesus, you are the light of my life who shines in my heart and guides my way, filling me with Your grace and Your love and the one true source of my joy and my peace. You are the truth of my life who teaches me Your word and Your will, inspiring me with Your wisdom and Your power and the very foundation of my faith and my hope. You are the life of my life who died for me and rose again, sharing with me your body and your blood and the utmost goal of my journey and my end. I give You all the glory and praise all my days. Amen.
Published:
January 01, 2024, 10:32 AM
