Lord Jesus, you were born of the Virgin Mary, the daughter of St Joachim and St Anne. Look with love on our grandparents and on the elders of our community, protecting them and supporting them. They are a source of enrichment for families, for the Church and for all of society. As they grow older, may they continue to be strong pillars of Gospel faith for our families and for our community. May they be living treasuries of sound religious traditions and teachers of wisdom and courage who pass on to future generations the fruits of their human and spiritual experiences.
Lord Jesus, help families and society to value the presence and role of grandparents and the elders of our community. May they never be ignored or excluded, but always encounter respect and love. Help them to live serenely and to feel welcomed in all the years of life which you give them. Mother Mary, keep our grandparents and the elders of our community constantly in your care, accompanying them on their earthly pilgrimage. Grant that all families may one day be reunited in our heavenly homeland, where you await all humanity for the great embrace of life without end.
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. AMEN.
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