Day 1: Faithful waiting in childlessness

The first day attends to Saint Anne's many years of childlessness before the miraculous birth of Mary.

Waiting in barrenness

In first-century Jewish culture, childlessness was treated as a public misfortune. Anne prayed and fasted for years. Her childlessness was redeemed in old age by the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Prayer

Saint Anne, you who waited patiently for the gift of a child, intercede for all who carry this same hope today. Strengthen the faith of those who suffer infertility. Amen.

Conclude with one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.