...and she brought forth her firstborn son,
and wrapped him in swaddling clothes
and laid him an a manger; because there
was no room for them at the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds
abiding in the field. keeping watch over
their flock by night.
And lo, the Angel of the Lord came upon them
and the glory of the Lord shone around
about them; and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them

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
a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord,
You shall find the Babe wrapped in swaddling
clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host, praising
God and saying:


Glory to God in the highest and on earth
peace, good will toward men....
St Luke2

"Blessed are the peace-makers:
for they shall be called the children of God."
Jesus

Let the heavens rejoice
and let the earth be glad...
Psalms 96:11