Lux Domini
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

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Interpretation

Angels were heralds of the new-born Savior, but they were only sent to some poor, humble, pious, industrious shepherds, who were in the business of their calling, keeping watch over their flock. We are not out of the way of Divine visits, when we are employed in an honest calling, and abide with God in it.

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This thought runs through Luke 2:12-16.