| St. Saint Anne —
Patron Saint of Mothers, Grandmothers, Homemakers, Women in Labor "By
tradition Joachim and Anne are considered to be the names of the parents of Mary,
the Mother of God. We have no historical evidence, however, of any elements of
their lives, including their names. Any stories about Mary's father and mother
come to us through legend and tradition. We get the
oldest story from a document called the Gospel of James that tells the story that
after years of childlessness, an angel appeared to tell St. Anne and Joachim that
they would have a child. St. Anne promised to dedicate this child to God. Whatever
their names or the facts of their lives, the truth is that it was the parents
of Mary brought her up to be a worthy Mother of God. It was their teaching that
led her to respond to God's request with faith, 'may it be done to me according
to your word.' (Luke 1:38) It was their example of parenting that Mary must have
followed as she brought up her own son, Jesus. It was their faith that laid the
foundation of courage and strength that allowed her to stand by the cross as her
son was crucified, and still believe." Prayer
to St. Anne for Parents
Mother of Mary, pray for all parents that they
may provide the loving home and faithful teaching that you provided your daughter.
Amen." Prayer to St. Anne for Homemakers
Dear St. Anne, we know nothing about you except your name. But you gave us the
Mother of God who called herself handmaid of the Lord. In your home you raised
the Queen of Heaven and are rightly the model of homemakers. In your womb came
to dwell the new Eve uniquely conceived without sin. Intercede for us that we
too may remain free from sin. Amen." | 
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