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The angel appearing to the shepherds - Thomas Cole

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Some startled shepherds, the angel, star of Bethlehem in distance

Geoff Wheaton SJ leads us in a reflection of a painting relating to Luke 2: 15-20 (the visit of the shepherds to Jesus). 

How do I react to the angel? What is the angel saying to me? What do I want to say to Jesus when I see him in the manger? What do I want to say to Mary?

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