Friday, July 26th
St. Joachim & Anne
Ecclesiasticus 44:1, 10-15. Matthew 13:14-17

Praise, glorify and thank your loving Heavenly Father who has raised up from dust the means of His redemptive purpose. And thank Him for their faithfulness and obedience. Mary, beloved and honoured above all women and Mother of the Word Incarnate, who also is Incarnate love, was witness to the Father’s loving purpose towards mankind and also to the power of obedience : her parents witnessed to the power and unimaginable value of the lives of all committed to the Father’s will and loving purpose.

Believe and trust and pray that you may have such faithfulness and commitment that you reveal Our saving, sanctifying love in all you do and in what you are becoming.