When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Matthew 2:3 NABRE At the birth of Jesus Magi come from the east to pay homage to the new born King. These Magi travel past the palace of King Herod and ask for directions to the…
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When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. Luke 2:17 NABRE At the birth of Jesus angels go into the hillside and announce the news to the shepherds keeping night watch over their flock. The angels bring them good news of…
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All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be John 1:3 NABRE John opens His gospel in similar poetry as the words beginning the Hebrew Scriptures. John wants us to know Jesus the Christ preexisted and is the incarnate Word that…
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and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. Luke 2:37 NABRE Following the law, Mary and Joseph go with baby Jesus to the temple for the purification and the presentation. While there they meet Simeon…
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(and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. Luke 2:35 NABRE After the birth of Jesus the Law of Moses must be honored. After eight days He is circumcised and named. After forty days Mary is to be purified, having a…
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