Joachim and Anne

July 26, 2013, Sts. Joachim and Anne (Mary's parents)

Readings:  http://usccb.org/bible/readings/072613.cfm

• EX 20:1-17 giving of the commandments
• PS 19:8, 9, 10, 11 words of everlasting life (Jn 6:68)
• MT 13:18-23 parable of the sower explained

• Ruler tie pin:  Commandments as "rules," numbers 1-5 (of 10 commandments)
• Stone tie pin below it:   Stone tablets (of commandments), Rocky ground (from parable of the sower)

• Tie:  Vegetation from good soil
• Green shirt:  field of sowing,  Ordinary Time season
• Piano suspenders:  recent gift from Lucy, not worn because of readings

Note:  The USCCB site normally shows alternate readings when available but doesn't today. Here's what's in the Lectionary for Sts. Joachim and Anne and what was actually read:
Sirach 44:1, 10-15 praise of our godly ancestors
Ps 132:11, 13-14, 17-18 The Lord has chosen Zion for his dwelling.
Mt 13:16-17 Blessed your eyes and ears. Many longed to see and hear what you do.

PS:  We don't know about Mary's parents from Scripture.  Do we know anything from anywhere about Joseph's??