| St. Anne and St Joachim |
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| PARENTS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY |
| ST ANNE (ANNA) Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary, according to the non-canonical Gospel of James, Anna and her husband Joachim, after years of being childlessness, were visited by an angel who told them that they would have a daughter. Anna promised to dedicate the child to God's service. They brought Mary to live in the Second Temple when Mary was about 3 yrs old. St Anne is the Patroness of Quebec and Brittany, and patroness of women in labor and miners. Feast day July 26tj |
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| ST JOACHIM Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, probably a well known, and rich person. He was born Galilean, and his name means Yahweh prepares. |
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| NOVENA for Life- Sts Anne & Joachim Parents of Mary Grandparents of Jesus The Novena Prayer Good parents of Blessed Virgin Mary, grandparents of our Savior, Jesus Christ, When life seems barren, help us to trust in God's mercy. When we are confused, help us to find the way to God. When we lost in the desert, lead us to those whom God has called us to love. When our marriage seems lifeless, show us the erternal youth of the Lord. When we are selfish, teach us to cling only to that which lasts. When we are afraid, help us to trust in God. When we are ashamed, remind us that we are God's children. When we sin, lead us to do God's will. You who know God's will for husband and wife, help us to live chastely. You who know God's will for the family, keep all families close to you. You who suffered without children, intercede for all infertile couples. You who trusted in God's will, help us to respect God's gift of fertility. You who gave birth to the Blessed Mother, inspire couples to be co-creators with God. You who taught the Mother of God,teach us to nurture children in holy instruction. You whose hearts trusted in God, hear our prayer for....(mention you requests here). Pray with us for the ministry of Catholic family life. Pray with us for the ministry of Natural Family Planning. Pray with us for all who give their time, talent and treasure to this good work. Hail Mary...Our Father...Glory be. God of our Fathers, you gave Saint Anne and Joachim the priviledge of being the parents of Mary, the mother of your Incarnate Son. May their prayers help us to attain the salvation you have promised to your people. We ask this through Chirst our Lord. Amen |
| St Anee & St. Joachim After years of being plagued by others, because they didn't have children. Just like Abraham and Sarah. Years of longing did not weaken their trust in God, but grief evenually drove St. Joachim into the wilderness to fast and pray. St Anne, remaining at home, dressed in mourning clothes and wept because she had no child of her own. After being reminded by a servant girl, St Anne washed her face, put on her best dress, and went to the garden to plead to God for a child. Angels appeared to her, and told her she would give birth despite her age, to a child who would be known throughout the world. While Joachim was in the desert an angel appeared to him and told him the same thing. The new parents ran to meet one another at Jerusalem's Golden Gate, and with a kiss rejoiced in the new life which God has promised would be theirs. St. Anne gave birth to Mary, and at age 3 gave her to the Second Temple for a dedicated life to God. |