Please pray to jesus and mama mary to take care of me and all the pregnant women in rhe. Gerard majella was born in muro lucano, italy, on april 6, 1726, into a humble family. Prayer to st gerard patron saint of pregnancy, conception, safe childbirth. As one of the patron saints of women, saint gerard is known specifically as the patron saint of motherhood. St gerard majella, the mothers saint, was an italian redemptorist lay brother whose intercession led to the miraculous healing of a mother near death from childbirth. Reflection, reflection, safe delivery, sick child, st. The front of the card has a picture of saint gerard holding a cross, and the back is the prayer to saint gerard. Prayers to st gerard for healthy pregnancy spirituality. Gerard motherhood prayer cards feature traditional artwork and are printed in italy by bonella. Gerard, beloved servant of jesus christ, perfect imitator of thy meek and humble saviour, and devoted child of the mother of god. Gerard during pregnancy 9 months of pregnancy novena 9 traditional 9day novena 23 litany to st. Unlike some of the catholic saints, he spent most of his life helping women.
Gerard, patron saint of pregnant women, i ask you to lovingly place name person and her unborn children in the blessed mothers arms ask her, as a mother, to plead for their health and safety, before the holy trinity with you. Once, as he was leaving the home of his friends, the pirofalo family, one of the daughters called after him. Although born in poverty in a small town in southern italy and in frail health, st. Hannahs prayers are answered with a son whom she gives to the lord 1 samuel 1. From the pastor regarding the sexual abuse crisis in the catholic church i have included this letter from bishop robert morlino of the diocese. Gerard majella prayers and novena text and mp3 audio. Served his congregation in simple roles, as porter, gardener, tailor, and sacristan.
Prayers to saint gerard patron saint of expectant mothers. Each chapter ending is a conversationwithgod type of prayer. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Gianna beretta molla is a catholic saint who is a patron for infertility, fertility, pregnant women, and mothers. Preserve meher in the dangers of motherhood, and shield the child ishe now bears, that it may be. Gerard aims to provide tools, ideas, and creative projects to help individuals move through the grieving process. Gerard majella patron saint of mothers, childless couples, difficult pregnancies.
Gerard had a great impact on many of those who sought his help. In prayer, we always go to jesus, but it helps to bring some friends along the way. Gerard to us as a most appealing model and powerful friend. His obedience, mortification, and spirit of prayer were matched by the humility he showed when his reputation was impugned and he was punished for. It can be said either for oneself during pregnancy or for any pregnant woman.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Plus more free prayer cards to use during pregnancy and labour. Gerard majella for an expectant mother archdiocese. Saint gerard majella prayer for a safe delivery o great st. Gerard, powerful intercessor before god and wonderworker of our day, i call upon thee and seek thy aid. You have showered many blessings on those who call upon him. St gerard majella novena for expectant mothers pray. Saint gerards miraculous apostolate for mothers also began during his lifetime. Trying to conceive, and concerns for a healthy baby and mother are among the reason why there is a devotion to st. From his parents he learned the love of prayer and sacrifice. Implore the master of life, from whom all paternity proceeds.
He was the son of jeroham, son of elihu, son of tohu. Gerard majella, patron saint of trying to conceive to make a. A prayer to saint gerard majella for special intentions. A dynamic and interactive group, it offers the opportuniy for learning and selfdiscovery, helping participants to keep the memory of their loved on alive.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. She is one of the few catholic saints who was a mother, and she is often pictured holding one of her children. Almighty god, from his boyhood years you blessed st. Gerard was born in muro lucano in the area of naples, italy in 1726. By his example, he showed us how to love and trust you. Gerard fertility prayer for conception saint gerard is known as a catholic saint of fertility o glorious st. St gerard provide confidence, hope, and inspiration to women who are trying to conceive through our saint gerard motherhood prayer card. Saint gerard majella april 6, 1726, muro lucano, basilicata october 16, 1755, he is the saint whose intercession is requested for children and unborn children in particular, childbirth, mothers and expectant mothers in particular, motherhood, falsely accused people, good confessions, lay brothers and just about anyone who desires the comfort of an understanding heart. Lucys church in newark, nj was dedicated as a national shrine. This prayer card is laminated and has a saint gerard medal on the inside, bottom right of the card. The feast of saint gerard is celebrated on october 16. Of what use is it to lean upon that which cannot give support. Tricolor text print and a heavy duty vinyl laminate for years of service.
Beseech the master of life, from whom all paternity proceedeth to render me fruitful in offspring. These prayer cards are great for specific requests and intentions, or just for general prayers. She is now in breech position in my 9th month of pregnancy. St gerard majella catholic church 69 talbot road, knowle, bristol, bs4 2np england. Please pray for me so that my baby will be back in its normal position before my delivery. Gerard, powerful intercessor before god and wonderworker of our day. Gerard majella first sunday of advent december 3, 2017. Pray for us in our struggle with life and its mysteries.
Gerard majella 17261755 is known popularly today as the mothers saint. You who always fulfilled gods will on earth, help those desiring to conceive to do gods holy will. Gerard mejella, pictured above, pay tribute to his powerful intercession as the wellknown patron saint of mothers and expectant. Fertility prayer and prayers for conception fertility. Prayer for baby prayer for mothers prayers for children baby prayers st gerard prayer pregnancy prayer pregnancy tips st gerard majella fertility prayer patron saints of pregnancy and childbirth a list of patron saints of pregnancy and childbirth to inspire expectant women and offer encouragement during labour, along with printable prayer cards. Gerard majella please intercede for me that i may have a normal and safe delivery and a healthy baby. Gerard majella had a reputation for performing miracles. Tiago brandaocristo patron saint of fertility and motherhood. Gerard with generosity of soul, and led him to do yor will in heroic ways. Thou who on earth didst always fulfill gods design help me to do the holy will of god. Nine day prayer to st gerard for parents and those. Gerard majella holy card, prayer for safe delivery. She was also a pediatrician making her a working mother and a more modern saint. It is obvious from her book that she loves her faith and has a healthy spirituality.
Novena book has 24 pages of fratellibonella artwork. It is said that in his prophetic wisdom he told her to keep the handkerchief. Motherhood, safe delivery, mother and child, sick child and petition almighty and loving father, i thank you for. Praying to saint gianna beretta molla for fertility to. By your grace he lived his brief life in intense love for you and for those in need. Gerard mejella, pictured above, pay tribute to his powerful intercession as the wellknown patron saint of mothers and expectant mothers alike. Gerard majella 39 prayer for the gift of motherhood 39 prayer for parenthood 40 prayer for women having difficulty conceiving 41 prayer for women enduring complicated pregnancies 41. Gerard majella saint gerard majella is known as a thaumaturge, a saint who works miracles not just occasionally, but as a matter of course. You can find out more information about st gerard majella here. Gerard, powerful intercessor before god, and wonder worker of our day, i call upon you and seek your help. Ask her, as a mother, to plead for their health and safety, before the holy trinity with you. Gerard majella, patron saint of expectant mothers and childbirth. For your greater glory and my welfare, please grant me.
We will pray this for first nine days not only in may, but for the first nine days per month for the extended future. Gerard, beloved servant of jesus christ, perfect imitator of jesus, and devoted child of the mother of god, enkindle within my heart one spark of that heavenly fire of continue reading. Gerard prayer card holy card cards patronage patron fertility. Gerard is called the patron saint of expectant mothers, it should be noted that his prayers and blessings once saved the lives of a mother dying in childbirth, along with her baby. Please weve been waiting for baby for a very long time. Pray this novena for expectant mothers and women struggling with infertility. A low birth weight baby will weigh less than 5 pounds 8 ounces. Hear his prayers now for us and for all poor souls in trouble. If you have a heart for this issue, please join in our heavenly petition. On earth you always fulfilled gods designs, help me now to do the holy will of god. It may seem odd that a male religious should be the saint for mothers, motherstobe and those wanting to become mothers.
Catholic gifts st saint gerard fertility bracelet bangle jewelry religious jewelry bracelet for women charm gifts catholic bracelet bangle for women men boys and girls. Contains a beautifully written novena, biography, litany and appropriate prayers. Gerard majella solemnity of our lord jesus christ the king november 26, 2017. Gerard is a good friend to have on your fertility journey.
See the article for an overview of what causes low birth weight. Novena prayer to the saint gerard majella for motherhood o good st gerard, powerful intercessor before god and wonder worker of our day, confidently i call upon you and seek your aid. St gerard majella, pray for us for motherhood o good st gerard, powerful intercessor before god and wonder worker of our day, confidently i call upon you and seek your aid. One account tells of a young woman who picked up a handkerchief dropped by saint gerard and handed it back to him. When his father died, gerard, being the only son, had to provide for his family by working as a tailor. Prayer to saint gabriel for others o loving messenger of the incarnation, descend. The origin comes from an incident that happened in the last months of his short life.
St gerard prayer fertility prayer st gerard majella pregnancy prayer prayer for mothers catholic prayers catholic saints pregnant mother miracle baby. Gerard majella, patron saint of trying to conceive. St gerard is the catholic patron saint of motherhood, there are a few prayers that can be said to him, theres this 9 day prayer to saint gerard which prays for those with fertility issues on day 8. In an attempt to reduce the amount of spam we receive please copy and paste the two parts of the email address together. Gerard bangle bracelet, the mothers saint, patron saint of fertility, expectant. April 9, 1726 october 16, 1755, was an italian lay brother of the congregation of the redeemer, better known as the redemptorists, who is honored as a saint by the catholic church. On may 1, our parish began a novena for those wishing to conceive. Saint gerard patron saint of fertility, infertility. Almighty and loving father, i thank you for giving st. Gerard, patron saint of pregnant women, i ask you to lovingly place name person and her unborn children in the blessed mothers arms.
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