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This is a season for thanksgiving and praise.
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It is a time to hold tightly to our dream for peace on earth. With hearts of
hope let us pray for the day when the noise of violence will at last melt
into the voice of praise.
As we recount the amazing events surrounding the birth of Christ, we are
filled with gratitude.
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"In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch
over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them,
and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid; for I bring you good news
of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David
a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you
will find a Child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.'
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And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,
praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on
earth peace and goodwill to all.'" (Luke 2:8-14 NRSV * paraphrased)
* New Revised Standard Version Bible
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