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The church of the Nativity, home to three religions and site of Jesus' birth.
While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 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 6-14
Birthplace of Jesus
Bethlehem daytime
Restored mosaic of conversion of Saul
Video of homily by Fr Ed Riley at church of Nativity. Slight technical difficulties make audio have an echo. Attached is link to word document also.
Chapel of Shepherd's Field
Inside dome of chapel with circle glass to represent stars in the night sky.
Bethlehem at night
Prayer intentions: For true lasting world peace, Young mothers, Foster Fathers, Shepherds, those who do not know God, those who have wandered from their faith, Priests, Deacons, and Religious "shepherds" and for all of the prayer intentions we bring with us. Amen.
