A prayer to gerard majella 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. 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. For your greater glory and my welfare, please grant me. Gerard school takes seriously its commitment to safety. Gerard majella, patron saint of trying to conceive to make a. Gerard is an association of christians united in prayer for family life and its christian values membership is open to all. Gerard by contacting the sons of the most holy redeemer transalpine redemptorists, a group of monks who live on golgotha monastery island, just off the coast of scotland. Size 334x6 novena book has 24 pages of fratellibonella artwork. Gerard majella annual novena takes place every year in st. Louis cathedral is pleased to offer two new books that relive the history of these important and iconic landmarks. Price new from used from mass market paperback please retry. Gerard majella, patron saint of trying to conceive to. Using a nine bead chaplet, here are three different prayers to ask for this st. This annual nineday novena is the biggest festival of faith in ireland.
It may seem odd that a male religious should be the saint for mothers, motherstobe and those wanting to become mothers. Contains a beautifully written novena, biography, litany and appropriate prayers. Gerard holy card prayer for motherhood with he lives cross shaped bookmark. Gerard mixed media piece was completed using colored pencils, watercolor paint, and acrylic paint on watercolor paper. That the blessing will stop and the child i cary for 34weeks will grow inside my womd until the day that i will born himher and take care of my baby. This book brought tears to my eyesl pray constantly to saint gerard, and hope that after reading this book many others will also. Each chapter ending is a conversationwithgod type of prayer.
O good saint gerard, powerful intercessor before god and wonderworker of our day, i call upon thee and seek thy aid. Prayers to st gerard for healthy pregnancy spirituality. He was born in 1726 in muro, italy to a family of seven. Novena prayer book st gerard full color vintage bonella. Includes the prayers people say when they seek his intercession. Gerard to us as a most appealing model and powerful friend.
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Majella grew up in a poverty with a great respect for the poor. By his example, he showed us how to love and trust you. Gerard majella prayers and novena text and mp3 audio download. Please do allow up to 2 weeks for shipping within the us, and up to 6 weeks outside of the usa. The mothers saint gerard majella 17261755 is known popularly today as the mothers saint. Prayer verse card saint st gerard with relic medal. Gerard s family league, an association of christians united in prayer for their own and other families, to preserve christian values in their. We adhere to local, state and federal guidelines in relationship to emergency preparation. Increase chances of pregnancy with these 8 tips no matter how long youve been trying not to have a baby, there will come a time in a couples life when the longing to finally complete the family arises. Jun 15, 2016 saint gerard, in the catholic faith is said to be the patron saint of motherhood. Gerard mejella, pictured above, pay tribute to his powerful intercession as the wellknown patron.
Apr 9, 2017 prayer verse card saint st gerard with relic medal stay safe and healthy. He is a powerful saint to ask for intercession when you are trying to conceive a baby. The tradition of praying novenas has its roots in the earliest days of the church. Catholic quotes catholic gifts st gerard prayer st gerard majella pregnancy prayer novena prayers catholic prayers prayer for mothers spiritual prayers. Saint gerard prayer for motherhood st gerard prayer, novena. The wonderworker and patron of expectant mothers chronicles the unique and powerful life of the saint, whose fellowmonks could not attest to a single sin committed by him. Durable and everlasting laminated holy prayer card that contains a color image of st. Discount catholic products catholic gifts, jewelry, books and more. As he was just 12 when his father passed away, he was forced to grow up fast. The good shepherd prayer book also includes prayers to the following saints.
Gerard, powerful intercessor before god and wonder worker of. Gerard majella 9600 regent avenue north brooklyn park, mn 55443 phone. Aug 25, 2016 i find great comfort in praying the st. Prayers for souls in purgatory to help them reach their. Gerard majella 17261755 is known popularly today as the mothers saint. The origin comes from an incident that happened in the last months of his short life. Devotions in honour of st gerard the mothers saint, patron of a good confession, patron of a religious. Gerard is a good friend to have on your fertility journey. A fantastic book for anyone who has a devotion to the famous st. Almighty and loving father, i thank you for giving st. Oct 04, 2019 one of my mothers companions in spirit was st. Once, as he was leaving the home of his friends, the pirofalo family, one of the daughters called after him that he had forgotten his handkerchief. Novena prayer book st gerard full color vintage bonella art. Ask our good lord to keep us happy and safe, and bring us to a joyful birth.
This prayer card is laminated and has a saint gerard medal on the inside, bottom right of the card. The saint gerard handkerchief saint gerards miraculous apostolate for mothers also began during his lifetime. Precise page for the 52page book, just scroll down to the bottom. Who is saint gerard the mother saint a prayer community. Your heartfelt devotion means so much to all the redemptorist priests, brothers, and seminarians. 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. St gerard majella prayer for special favor duration. Pray this novena for expectant mothers and women struggling with infertility. The saint gerard handkerchief saint gerard s miraculous apostolate for mothers also began during his lifetime. Gerard is the patron saint of mothers, expectant mothers, and unborn children. St gerard majella novena for expectant mothers 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. A prayer to saint gerard majella for special intentions. Hear the prayers of your humble servant who implores you, through the intercession of st. Gertrude, below, is one of the most famous of the prayers for souls in purgatory.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Motherhood, safe delivery, mother and child, sick child and petition almighty and loving father, i thank you for. Gerard, to protect me amid the dangers of childbearing and to watch over the child with which you blessed me. Gerard and his life is relevant to the issues of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood. The baby in the ultrasound is actually my little brother. Gerard majella medal on an 24 inch heavy curb chain wa prayer for safe delivery st gerard majella prayer card. May this child be cleansed by the saving water of baptism and, after a christian life on earth, may we, both mother and child, attain everlasting. The wonderworker and patron of expectant mothers with supplemental reading. O good st gerard, powerful intercessor before god and wonder worker of our day, confidently i call upon you and seek your aid. Prayer to st gerard prayer poems, novena prayers, catholic prayers, prayer cards. Gerard chaplet daily see prayer below, and feel protected by wearing a relic of the saint. Gerard majella, patron saint of trying to conceive. Gerard, powerful intercessor before god and wonderworker of our day, i call upon thee and seek thy aid.
In prayer, we always go to jesus, but it helps to bring some friends along the way. It can help you let go for a little bit and it can give you a sense of relief that you are part of a bigger plan. Gerard actually inside of an ultrasound picture, so thats why all the white dots and words etc. Father saintomers work was originally published around. The front of the card has a picture of saint gerard holding a cross, and the back is the prayer to saint gerard. Gerard, that we may be made worthy of the promises of christ. Gerard was born in muro lucano in the area of naples, italy in 1726. Implore the master of life, from whom all paternity proceeds, to render me fruitful in offspring, that i may raise up children to. Each novena book has 24 pages of fratellibonella artwork. Gerard, powerful intercessor before the throne of god. 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.
Who helped so many poor people, healed so many sick, comforted so many afflicted with all types of ailments. According to tradition, our lord promised her that souls would be released from purgatory each time it is said devoutly. Trying to conceive, and concerns for a healthy baby and mother are among the reason why there is a devotion to st. I know many of my readers have different faiths, but sometimes a prayer can be comforting. Gerard, prayer for motherhood, prayer for an expectant mother, an expectant mothers prayer, a husbands prayer, and more. Your book, medal, and prayer card are on their way. Im excited to teach my child to pray and be a good person. You have showered many blessings on those who call upon him. Often placed in a bible or prayer book these medals are a reminder of st. Though he died of tuberculosis at only 29 and was only a lay brother in the congregation of the most holy redeemer redemptorists, he achieved great sanctity such that his superiors attested that he had not only not committed any mortal sins, but that they could not detect that he. Gerard, you were especially sensitive to the needs of mothers. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. It is obvious from her book that she loves her faith and has a healthy spirituality. Gerard, you had deep compassion for those who longed for children.
Lucys church in newark, nj was dedicated as a national shrine. Beautifully illustrated novena book of prayer and devotion. Saint gerard majella catholic online bookstore in philippines st. Saint gerard, in the catholic faith is said to be the patron saint of motherhood. Gerard majella prayers and novena text and mp3 audio. Gerard on the front, and a prayer for motherhood on the back.