Saint of the Day: Saint Anne and Joachim

Saint Anne and Joachim, parents of the Virgin Mary, and the grandparents of Jesus, feast day is today. Together they raised Mary, the Mother of God, they nurtured, taught, and loved her. They are both model parents and grandparents.

"It was their example of parenting that Mary must have followed as she brought up her own son, Jesus. It was their faith that laid the foundation of courage and strength that allowed her to stand by the cross as her son was crucified and still believe." 

Saint Anne and Joachim struggled with infertility, but an Angel appeared to them, as said to them:

“Fear not… a daughter will be born unto you, who shall be called Mary, and shall be blessed above all women.”

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Now Let us pray to these two great Saints:

Prayer to St. Anne and St. Joachim

Dear Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and grandparents of Jesus, our Divine Savior, have pity on thy loving and trusting client, and listen to the petition which I present before thee.

Oh, blessed Saints, thou art both most dear to the Heart of Jesus, Whose beloved Mother was thy own tender, devoted child! Can He refuse anything to thee, in whose veins the same blood flowed which afterwards furnished the precious price of our Redemption? Great Saints, nothing was impossible to thy power and influence over the young Jesus "Who grew and waxed strong, full of wisdom" under the maternal care of thy glorious Daughter, the Queen of Heaven and Earth. In mercy and compassion, be like unto Him "Who went about doing good," and come to the aid of thy servant in my great necessity!

Saint Anne, Saint Joachim, beloved parents of Mary, "our life, our sweetness and our hope," pray to her for me and obtain my request. 

Amen.

Ta, Ta For Now!