Celebrating St. Anne on July 26.
St. Anne, celebrated on July 26, is known as the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus. Though not mentioned by name in the Bible, her story has been handed down through ancient Christian tradition, and her role as a woman of faith, prayer, and formation has been honored for centuries.
She and her husband, St. Joachim, are remembered especially for their trust in God during years of childlessness. Their patience and prayer bore fruit not only in a daughter, but in the woman chosen to bear the Son of God. Theirs was a quiet, faithful life that helped shape salvation history through hidden preparation.
For Catholic professionals, especially those in roles of caregiving, education, or mentorship, St. Anne is a guiding figure. Her influence didn’t come from position or power—it came from her faithfulness in the ordinary, her steady presence, and her nurturing of someone else’s mission.
She reminds us that much of our work—whether in the office, classroom, or home—might go unseen, but it forms lives. A word of encouragement, a habit of prayer, a model of humility—these can echo for generations.
St. Anne calls us to live faithfully in the background, to serve with purpose, and to remember that preparing others for greatness is a deep form of greatness itself.