The Holy Family’s

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• The 3 wise men found the Child Jesus and worshipped Him

• They returned to their country without telling king Herod

• King Herod was very angry!

• Herod killed many children in Bethlehem

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“Arise take the young child and His mother, and flee to Egypt” Matthew 2:13

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Leaving BETHLEHEM …• Gate was locked!• St. Mary put our

Lord Jesus’ hands on lock• Gate opened!

FLIGHT TO EGYPTat BEERSHEBA … 2 Lions!

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at BASTA … • St. Mary asked for

water• People said: “NO!”• Our Lord Jesus drew

on ground with His fingers …

• Water came out!

FLIGHT TO EGYPTat MOSTOROD … (Al-Mahamma – “Bathing place” )

• Our Lord made water come from ground

• St. Mary bathed Jesus & washed His clothes

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at EL MATAREYA… • People refused St. Mary

bread & turned her away• No one can bake bread on

that street!• Holy Family sheltered under a

tree, the “Tree of the Virgin Mary”

• Our Lord Jesus also made water come from ground

FLIGHT TO EGYPTHow did St. Joseph know to escape to Egypt?• He listened & obeyed God

Who protected the Holy Family?• GOD, to complete His

perfect plan: our SALVATION• God has a perfect plan for

each of us too!

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Why must we escape from evil?• God’s plan to protect

us• To resist/fight evil• To avoid sinning

(temptation)

Obey & Listen to God’s voice – He guards us, keeps us & protects us

Trust in God – He has the perfect plan for us

Run away from evil – keep yourselves clean

Check your spiritual notebooks every night

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