World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Today, July 25th

Pope Francis has formally established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to be celebrated annually throughout the Church on the fourth Sunday in July, close to the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne who, as the grandparents of Jesus, are beautiful examples for all grandparents. This celebration reminds us that advanced age is a blessing—a gift that should be both cherished and freely shared, most especially in passing on the Faith. We can cherish our grandparents and elderly by calling them, stopping by, or offering our prayers. Take a moment to pause in gratitude for the gift of caring for our grandparents and the elderly. They are lessons in love.