Happy feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Patrick Briscoe about the grandparents of Jesus, and why the witness and influence of grandparents is so important. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings, plus news, weather, sports and more…
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A Prayer for our Families Through the Intercession of Sts. Joachim and Anne
Saints Anne and Joachim, you were especially favored by God to be the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the grandparents of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Come close and be near to us in our distress over loved ones who are far from Christ and His Church. Intercede for us to your grandson, Jesus, for our children and grandchildren and all who have wandered away from the Faith. Remain close to them and help them find their way back home to the Church. Place in their paths godly women and men who can speak the Truth in such a way that they can hear. Help us also to discern how best to guide them with a gentle heart as you did, and pray that we may not give into despair. Amen. Saints Anne and Joachim, pray for us.
More about this prayer at chnetwork.org.
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Dr. Pat Castle is online at liferunners.org.
Msgr. Charles Pope is online at blog.adw.org.
