History
Traditionally, Jesus’ grandparents
– the parents of Mary – are called Joachim and Anne. One legend says that Joachim
and Anne were childless for many years before Mary was born. They dedicated
Mary to God and raised her to love and serve the Lord. We know this because
when the angel appeared to Mary to tell her that she had been chosen to become
the mother of Christ, Mary was ready and willing to do anything God asked of
her.
Activity
Grandparents are really important
in families. Usually, they’re the ones who taught your parents how to be
parents, just like Joachim and Anne taught Mary how to be a good, godly mother
for Jesus. Today, tell Joachim and Anne “Thank you,” for teaching Mary to be
faithful to God, and then write notes to your own grandparents, thanking them
for what they have done for you and your parents. (If your grandparents have
died, you can still thank them, just by talking to them.
Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, pray for us!
More reading for parents:
Saint Joachim at Catholic Encyclopedia
Saint Anne at Catholic Encyclopedia
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