That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior-yes, the Messiah, the Lord-has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David! And this is how you will recognize him: You will find a babe lying in a manger, wrapped snugly in strips of cloth!"

Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others- the armies of heaven- praising God :

"Glory to God in the highest heaven,

and peace on earth to all whom God favors."

Luke 2 8-14