That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly an angel appeared among them, ... Lk 2:8-11

"I bring you the most joyful news ever announced...

That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly an angel appeared among them, and the landscape shone bright with the glory of the Lord. They were badly frightened, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you the most joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone! The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born tonight in Bethlehem!

Luke 2:8-11 TLB