Sometimes life is scary and confusing and what are we to do?
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We know that the shepherds were afraid.
Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified . . .
Luke 2:9
What did the shepherds do to feel braver?
They acted on their faith.
- They went looking for Jesus. (Luke 2:15d)
- They told the story. (Luke 2:17)
Do the same among your family.
- Look for God. (See here for help in tying this quest to Christmas.)
- Tell the faith stories!
For help in how to talk to your children about the tragedy in Newtown, CT, Mr. Rogers says it best: Look for the helpers.
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The Angelic Announcement to the Shepherds a painting by Gaddi Taddeo, in the public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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