In their home, Mary came into the world, accompanied by the extraordinary mystery of the Immaculate Conception.
While we know very little about the parents of Mary, Joachim and Ann, we can nevertheless learn a lot from them because we know what kind of daughter they raised.
Pope Francis offered a simple reflection about their family life while in Brazil in 2013. He first noted how Mary was preserved from sin from the first moment of her conception within Anne's womb.
By taking time to pray about this warm and loving home, we can grow in our love for Mary, Jesus, and our own families.
Various artists have transformed their contemplation of this mystery into art. See some of those examples here:
