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The Holy Family’s
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
• 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
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
“Arise take the young child and His mother, and flee to Egypt” Matthew 2:13
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
Leaving BETHLEHEM …• Gate was locked!• St. Mary put our
Lord Jesus’ hands on lock• Gate opened!
FLIGHT TO EGYPTat BEERSHEBA … 2 Lions!
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
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
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
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!
FLIGHT TO EGYPT
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
FLIGHT TO EGYPT