THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD
THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD
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Now it came to pass in those days, that a decree went forth from
Caesar Augustus, that a census of the whole world be taken.
All were going, each to his own town of birth, to register.
The Most Pure Mary and the Glorious Saint Joseph departed
from Nazareth for Bethlehem. Their journey lasted five days,
for on account of the pregnancy of his spouse, Saint Joseph shortened
each days journey. They arrived in Bethlehem at four o'clock,
on a winter's evening, when the sun was already sinking.
Despite calling at over 50 places where they might find lodging
for the night, none could be found.
Mary recognised that this
was the doing of the Most High, for His own mysterious purpose.
Joseph remembered a cave, just outside the city gates.
It was a
shelter for animals and shepherds, but this night was deserted.
Joseph set about cleaning it up, and the Angels of Mary's guard
and Mary herself joined in, so that in no time the cave was spotless.
During the night, Jesus our Redeemer was born and wrapped in
swaddling clothes and laid in a Manger.
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