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"Love the LORD your God; follow Him faithfully; keep His c ommandments; remain loyal to Him; and serve Him with all your heart and a ll your soul." ~ Joshua 22:5
The New Testament makes no mention of the Virgin Mary's parents by name, but a second century apocryphal writ ing, the Protoevangelium of James, gives an account of Mary' s birth, and is the source of the names of Joachim and Anne. Though the ac curacy of this tradition can be questioned, Mary's parents must have been God-fearing persons who provided an atmosphere which nourished Our Lady's p erfect love and humility. Joachim and Anne are the patron saints of grandpa rents. Though they never met their grandson Jesus while on earth, they pla yed an important, behind-the-scene role in preparing for the coming of His Kingdom. Joachim and Anne show us sainthood does not require fame o r recognition. Though they remain virtually unknown even today, they helpe d prepare for Christ's coming simply by fulfilling t... |