Luke 2:14 Liturgy of the Hours, Christmas, Benedictus antiphon
©️2020 Gloria M. Chang
Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying:
“Glory to God in the highest
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and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Traditional Chinese Translation
「在至高之處榮耀歸與 神！
在地上平安歸與他所喜悅的人！」
How do I give Glory to God?
Not with angelic songs,
Not with royal gifts,
But through my humanity.
Gilded with compassion,
Melodious words of love,
Receiving grace upon grace,
Extended to others,
Humbly, not with vanity.