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Forgotten Customs of St. Anne, by Matthew Plese – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Forgotten Customs of St. Anne, by Matthew Plese

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Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519). The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne... This is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: increased brightness and contrast for better viewing on screens... This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or fewer.

By Matthew Plese, OnePeterFive, July 26, 2024

Matthew Plese is a Third Order Dominican who resides in Chicago, IL. Matthew is a practicing Certified Public Accountant and Catechist. He is the President of CatechismClass.com, an online based organization whose mission is to make the best in Catholic religious education and Sacramental preparation available for those who need it.  …

St. Anne, Mother of the Mother of God

Matthew PleseWhat we know about the Blessed Virgin Mary’s parents, Saints Joachim and Anne, comes from Protoevangelium Jacobi (The Gospel of James). It is not part of the inerrant Word of God, but the document, which was written c. 170 AD gives insight into the life of Mary and her parents. St. Joachim was a prominent and respected man; however, he had no children, and he viewed this as a punishment from God. The Protoevangelium of St. James describes how St. Anne was even mocked for her barrenness, and how her husband was shamed for not being a father.

In an answer to his prayers, he and St. Anne, his wife, were given the daughter Mary, who was conceived without sin, in her womb. She remained sinless, ever-virgin, and would receive the unparalleled honor of being the Mother of God. Their prayers were answered greater than they could have ever imagined! The Nativity of our Lady, celebrated on September 8th is a day replete with Catholic customs. …

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