Prayer: Benedict XVI

Lord Jesus, you were born of the Virgin Mary, the daughter of Joachim and Anne. Look with love on grandparents the world over. They are a source of enrichment for families, for the church, and for all of society. Support them! As they grow older, may they continue to be for their families strong pillars of gospel faith, guardians of noble domestic ideals, living treasuries of sound religious traditions. Lord Jesus, help families and society to value the presence and roles of grandparents. May they never be ignored or excluded, but always encounter respect and love.