I bring you good tidings of great joy (ευαγγελιζομα υμιν χαραν μεγαλην). Wycliff, "I evangelize to you a great joy." The active ve…

Fear not. It is worth noting that this is almost the normal accompaniment of the angelic manifestations in the Gospel ([Reference Matthew …

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 …

St. Ambrose of Milan: Observe with what care God builds up our faith. An angel teaches Mary; an angel teaches Joseph; an ang…

The angel’s announcement includes several of the most frequently used words in Luke’s gospel: “bring... good news,” “joy,” “today,” “Savior,” and “…

Fear not. The design of this exhortation is to alleviate their fear. For, though it is profitable for people's minds to be struck with awe…

And the angel said unto them; fear not
For he was not a messenger of bad, but of good tidings:

Angels were heralds of the newborn Savior, but they were only sent to some poor, humble, pious, industrious shepherds, who were attending to their …