1. The Holy Family’s FLIGHT TO EGYPT

2. 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

3. FLIGHT TO EGYPT “Arise “Arise take the young child and His mother, and flee to Egypt” Egypt” Matthew 2:13

5. FLIGHT TO EGYPT Leaving BETHLEHEM … Gate was locked! St. Mary put our Lord Jesus’ hands on lock Gate opened!

6. FLIGHT TO EGYPT at BEERSHEBA … … 2 Lions!

7. 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!

8. FLIGHT TO EGYPT at MOSTOROD … (Al-Mahamma – “Bathing place” ) Our Lord made water come from ground St. Mary bathed Jesus & washed His clothes

9. 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

10. FLIGHT TO EGYPT How did St. Joseph know to escape to Egypt? He listened & obeyed God Who protected the Holy Family? GOD GOD, to complete His perfect plan: our SALVATION God has a perfect plan for each of us too!

11. FLIGHT TO EGYPT Why must we escape escape from evil? God’s plan to protect us To resist/fight evil To avoid sinning (temptation)

12. Obey &Listen to God’s voice – He guards us, keeps us & protects us Trust in God God – He has the perfect plan for us Run away from evil evil – keep yourselves clean Check your spiritual notebooks every night FLIGHT TO EGYPT