Today is the memorial of a great saint in the Eastern Church, but little known in the West: St. Marcrina the Elder, the grandmother of St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa and St. Macriana the Younger. St. Basil is a Doctor of the Church and along with his brother Gregory, highly regarded as one of the Eastern Church Fathers. She instilled a great piety and love of the faith in these grandchildren and by her prayers and example, influenced them to do great things for the Church.
We know in today's society, with so many dysfunctional or broken families, the role of the grandmother as the woman of faith and anchor of the family has become more essential in the passing on of the faith. They walk a narrow path in wanting to do this while not stepping on toes. Perhaps through the intercession of St. Marcrina some light might be shed on exactly how to do this. May we all pray to her for guidance in passing on this pearl of great price.
Bro. Rene
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