Daily Retreat 07/26/07
2007 Jul 26 Thu:Joachim and Anne, parents of the Virgin Mary M
Ex 19:1-2.9-11.16-20/Dn 3:52-56/Mt 13:10-17
From today’s readings:“Go to the people and have them sanctify themselves today and tomorrow.... Glory and praise for ever!... Blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear....”
Godparents and Grandparents
Joachim and Anne, parents of the Virgin Mary, were thus the grandparents of Jesus. Although scripture records no encounter between Jesus and His grandparents, He presumably had at least some contact with them in His younger years.
Like the nuclear family, the extended family is also part of God’s plan of creation - grandparents and grandchildren are intended by God as mutual blessings for each other. Oftentimes, and for very good reasons, parents turn to their own parents when choosing godparents for their children, and proactive help from grandparents and godparents makes a huge difference in a child’s faith development.
Today, at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Spokane, I will be leading a day of prayer specifically designed for godparents and grandparents, with presentations about how to faithfully fulfill these roles of service with daily prayer, exemplary Christian living, and practical ways to help godchildren and grandchildren grown in their faith. Please pray for patient, persistent passing-on of faith for those who come to the mini-retreat, along with all other godparents and grandparents....
Ex 19:1-2.9-11.16-20/Dn 3:52-56/Mt 13:10-17
From today’s readings:“Go to the people and have them sanctify themselves today and tomorrow.... Glory and praise for ever!... Blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear....”
Godparents and Grandparents
Joachim and Anne, parents of the Virgin Mary, were thus the grandparents of Jesus. Although scripture records no encounter between Jesus and His grandparents, He presumably had at least some contact with them in His younger years.
Like the nuclear family, the extended family is also part of God’s plan of creation - grandparents and grandchildren are intended by God as mutual blessings for each other. Oftentimes, and for very good reasons, parents turn to their own parents when choosing godparents for their children, and proactive help from grandparents and godparents makes a huge difference in a child’s faith development.
Today, at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center in Spokane, I will be leading a day of prayer specifically designed for godparents and grandparents, with presentations about how to faithfully fulfill these roles of service with daily prayer, exemplary Christian living, and practical ways to help godchildren and grandchildren grown in their faith. Please pray for patient, persistent passing-on of faith for those who come to the mini-retreat, along with all other godparents and grandparents....
posted by FrPitstick | 7/25/2007
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