Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Reflection

“The love of parents can never be returned; it can only be passed on.”
~ Babylonian Talmud

Prayer

Creator God,

On this day when we recall the memory of the parents of Mary, the mother of your son Jesus, we thank you for the gift of our parents. We thank you especially for their presence in our lives and for all they have given us and helped us become. Filled with gratitude, may we share with all whom we meet and encounter the love they so freely shared with us. We pray in the name of the God who is the source of all life and love. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on the meaning of parenthood. Take a moment today to express my thanks to those who have been parents to me and to reflect, if appropriate, on how I am sharing the love of God through my own parenting?