Dec 25, 2021. Gospel Luke 2:1-14. The Nativity Of Our Lord or Christmas Day.

Luke 2:1-14 “2:1. And it came to pass that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled.” “2:2. This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria. 2:3. And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city. 2:4. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David. 2:5. To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child. 2:6. And it came to pass that when they were there, her days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 2:7. And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger: because there was no room for them in the inn. Her firstborn. . .The meaning is, not that she had afterward any other child; but it is a way of speech among the Hebrews, to call them also the firstborn, who are” “the only children. See annotation Matt. 1. 25. 2:8. And there were in the same country shepherds watching and keeping the night watches over their flock. 2:9. 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. 2:10. 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: 2:11. For, this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David. 2:12. And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger. 2:13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God and saying: “2:14. Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good will.” Excerpt From The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete Anonymous https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-bible-douay-rheims-complete/id955129088 This material may be protected by copyright.