Day 268: Saints Joachim and Anne

Today the Church celebrates Saints Joachim and Anne, the faithful parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the beloved patrons of grandparents, parents, and families.In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares the beautiful story preserved through Sacred Tradition of the couple whose patient faith and unwavering trust in God prepared the way for the birth of Mary and, ultimately, the coming of Jesus Christ. Their hidden lives remind us that the greatest legacy we leave is a faith that leads others to Christ.📖 Scripture"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."Proverbs 22:6💬 Thought to Remember"The greatest legacy we leave is a faith that leads others to Christ."Saints Joachim and Anne remind us that the prayers, sacrifices, and example we offer within our families can bear fruit for generations, even when we cannot yet see God's plan.🙏 PrayerHeavenly Father, strengthen all parents and grandparents as they guide the next generation toward You. Help our homes become places of prayer, forgiveness, and love, and may we faithfully pass on the gift of our Catholic faith through the intercession of Saints Joachim and Anne.📺 Subscribe and join us every day as we continue our journey through Saints in a Year on The Road to Damascus.#SaintJoachim #SaintAnne #SaintsInAYear #CatholicFamily #Grandparents #TheRoadToDamascus