Memorial of Sts. Joachim & Ann, Parents of the Bl. Virgin Mary - Reflection

DAILY HOLY MASS READINGS


 They yearned for the comforting of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit rested upon them. Lk 2:25c


Ecclesiasticus 44:1, 10-15, Ps 132:11, 13-14, 17-18, 

Matthew 13:16-17


Ecclesiasticus 44:1, 10-15

My Love, Beloved of my soul,

Thank You for Holy Mother Church, she keeps alive in her memory all those godly men and women in salvation history and celebrates and honors them in her liturgies. 

Today we keep the Memorial Saints Joachim and Ann who were chosen by God to give birth and raise the fairest of His daughters, the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was their privilege and delight to watch over this pure, white, soul who was to be the Spouse of the Holy Spirit and the Mother of the Son of God as she grew from child to girl, from girl to woman, from woman to virgin bride and Virgin Mother. She was to become the new Eve and the Mother of all who believe in her Son.

The names of Saints Joachim and Ann live on along with all virtuous men and women who lived holy lives and were pleasing to God.

"At gatherings, their wisdom is retold, 
and the assembly proclaims their praise." 

Ps 132:11, 13-14, 17-18

My Love, Beloved of my soul,

The Catholic Church is the new Zion chosen by God to dwell in fullness. It is in her tabernacles present in all her churches where You dwell humbly and silently, lovingly drawing the faithful to Yourself. It is unfathomable that God delights in making His home with us for here You are largely forgotten, alone, only a faithful few come before You each day to keep vigil with You.

Thank You, Beloved, for Your Church and for the everlasting Covenant of Love that God has made with her and her children.

“In her will I make a horn to sprout forth for David;
I will place a lamp for my anointed.
His enemies I will clothe with shame,
but upon him my crown shall shine.”


Matthew 13:16-17

My Love, Beloved of my soul,

We are truly blessed by our faith in You. We are the people of the New Covenant. The disciples saw with their eyes and heard with their ears the marvels of the Kingdom of God and by their faithful witness, at the cost of their lives, we have received the Gospel. We are further blessed because You said, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe."

There are many in the world who still do not know You, Beloved, grant us a blazing hunger and thirst to make You known and loved by all no matter what the cost. Amen.