Verse 12. This shall be a sign, and so on. The evidence by which you will know the child is that you will find him wrapped in swaddling cl…

This shall be a sign unto you.—The sign was not so in itself, but became so by its agreement with the prediction. It was …

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…

Babies were snugly wrapped in long strips of cloth, giving them warmth, protection of extremities, and a sense of security in their newborn existen…

And this shall be a sign to you¹⁵³ The angel addresses the prejudice that might naturally hinder the faith of the shepherds. Fo…

And this shall be a sign to you
When they should come to Bethlehem, and to the inn where Joseph and Mary were:

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