in the forgiveness of their sins,
78 through the tender mercy of our God,
with which the sunrise from on high will visit us;
79 to give light to those who sit in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the way of peace."
80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in
the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to Israel.

3.10 Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem, Jesus is born, Angels Appear to the
Shepherds

LK 2:1-21

1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a
census should be taken of all the world. 2 This was the first census
that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went
to be registered, everyone to his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up
from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of
David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and
lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who
was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to
be delivered. 7 And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped
him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no
room for them in the inn.
8 And in that region there were shepherds living out in the
fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the
Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and
they were filled with fear. 10 Then the angel said to them, "Do not be
afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to