The story of the birth of Jesus is one of the most loved stories in the New Testament. We can read about angels announcing what is one of the most important messages they ever delivered: Jesus Christ was about to be born. Faithful and humble Joseph takes care of Mary and brings her to Bethlehem for the census. Elizabeth, who has prayed for God to give her a child, becomes the mother of John the Baptist and utters the words that we use for the “Hail Mary” prayer. A special star directs the Magi from the East to the spot where Jesus lay in a manger, then they are warned by an angel to take a different route home to avoid the wrath of King Herod. And even shepherds who are merely watching over their sheep see a multitude of angels and they, too, are privileged to visit the Christ child.
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