Story 55 of 100 · Based on Luke 2:8-20
The Shepherds and the Angels
That night there were some shepherds out in the fields, watching over their flocks.
Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. The shepherds were terrified.
—Do not be afraid —the angel said to them—. I bring you good news of great joy for all the people: today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you, who is Christ the Lord. This will be the sign: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.
And suddenly, beside the angel appeared a great choir of angels praising God:
—Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those he loves!
When the angels went back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another:
—Let us go to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.
They hurried off and found Mary, Joseph and the baby lying in the manger. After seeing him, they told what they had been told about this child. All who heard it were amazed.
Mary treasured all these things in her heart and thought about them.
And the shepherds returned to their flocks, praising God for all they had seen and heard.
Let's talk: The shepherds hurried to see Jesus. How can you go toward Jesus today?
"Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth": say it softly before sleeping. Goodnight.