Commemorated on December 25
In the stillness of midnight (Wisdom of Solomon 18:14-15), the proclamation of the birth of the Savior of the world was heard by three shepherds watching their flocks by night.
An angel of the Lord (St Cyprian says this was Gabriel) came before them and said: "Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:10-11). The humble shepherds were the first to offer worship to Him Who condescended to assume the form of a humble servant for the salvation of mankind.
SOURCE:
SAINT OR FEAST POSTED THIS DATE 2009(with 2008's link here also and further, 2007's):
Silent march for the safe release of Syrian bishops
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(Zenit.org) - Over two thousand people marched through the streets of in a
candlelit procession praying for the release of two Syrian bishops who were
ab...
2 hours ago
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