Savior, Messiah, Lord -
In those days…in the rush of movement as people traveled to be registered…
Joseph went from Nazareth to Bethlehem to register with a pregnant Mary. While there, the time came for her labor.
Mary gave birth - wrapped her firstborn son in bands of cloth - laid him in a manger.
In those days when the time came…in that region, an angel stood before shepherds living in the fields and keeping watch by night.
The Lord’s glory shone, and the shepherds were terrified.
In those days, the time came, in that region. The good news of great joy for all the people appeared, appears, and will appear in our particularities.
May we see the signs, and may we join the multitude of heavenly host praising God -
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!
Hallelujah! Amen!