THE FEAST OF SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANNE. PARENTS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.
THE FEAST OF SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANNE, PARENTS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.
"Jesus said to his disciples:
“Hear the parable of the sower. The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the Kingdom without understanding it, and the Evil One comes and steals away what was sown in his heart.
"The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and receives it at once with joy. But he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, he immediately falls away.
"The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit.
"But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” (Matthew 13: 18 - 23).
Friday 26th July 2024 in the 16th Week in Ordinary Time is the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is what the Church says about Anne and Joachim:
"It was in the house of Joachim and Anne that the Virgin Mary received her training to be the Mother of God. Thus, devotion to Anne and Joachim is an extension of the affection Christians have always shown toward our Blessed Mother. We, too, owe a debt of gratitude to our parents for their help in our Christain formation." (Roman Missal).
"I came to you today as the little grandchild of Joachim and Anna. Tell Me that you are happy to have Me in this house, and invite Me to rule over your heart and in your life." (IN SINU JESU page 239).
The Parable of the Sower inclines us today to reflect on the following questions:
1. How do you cultivate the spiritual life?
2. How do you have deep root in your life in Christ?
3. Why do seeds sown in good soil flourish?
Anyone who is a regular reader of the Daily Bible Verse is not a seed sown among thorns.
For the seed of the life of Christ in you to grow and flourish, you need a Plan: The 7-Way Plan:
1. Daily Prayer.
2. Daily Word of God.
3. Frequent Holy Communion /Spiritual Communion.
4. Frequent Confession.
5. Daily Examination of Conscience.
6. Daily Spiritual Reading.
7. Daily Exercise of sharing your faith with someone whether a Christian or non Christian.
Our Saints of today, Saints Joachim and Anne are powerful intercessors. Ask for their help on any of your needs.
The Church honors the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ in July.
Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ purify and heal us.
For Prayers and Prayer intentions for the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ click the link below:
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