Gerard, you had deep compassion for those who longed for children. Almighty and loving father, i thank you for giving st. Almighty god, from his boyhood years you blessed st. 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. For the best prayer experience, we recommend using the pray mobile app to receive daily reminders to help you finish the st rita of cascia novena. Light a candle facebook prayer community novena booklet. This prayer card is laminated and has a saint gerard medal on the inside, bottom right of the card. Saint gerard majella prayer booklet and relic medal relic medal and prayer booklet. Implore the master of life, from whom all paternity proceeds, to render me fruitful in offspring, that i may raise up children to. Vintage saint gerard majella medal prayer id folding booklet.
Gerard s friend, thank you for enrolling in the league of st. Contains a beautifully written novena, biography, litany and appropriate prayers. To join this gentle ministry or for further information, please contact katherine power or rosemary fennell see contact us to the right. The word novena is derived from the latin word meaning nine. Saint gerard rosary bracelet with novena booklet patron of. The majellan publications bookstore offers a wide range of popular books which explore the different aspects of christian life and the.
Saint gerard majella catholic online bookstore in philippines st. On earth, you always fulfilled gods designs, help me now to do the holy will of god. Beseech the master of life, from whom all paternity proceedeth to render me. Gerard novena booklet which contains prayers for all nine days as well as prayers for mothers, safe deliveries, prayers for times of trials, for sick children and more. Gerard, special friend of jesus and mary, pray for me. Patricks guild, a catholic gift store, has served churches and the public since 1949.
Gerard with generosity of soul, and led him to do yor will in heroic ways. You can pray the full st rita of cascia novena below. Gerard and his life is relevant to the issues of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood. 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. Adapted novena prayer to our lady of perpetual help 05 may 2020. Help me to make good choices in what i do and where i go so that i might nurture this baby entrusted to my care. His intercession is sought for children, unborn children, women in childbirth, mothers, expectant mothers, motherhood, falsely accused people, good confessions, lay brothers and muro lucano, italy.
Although born in poverty in a small town in southern italy and in frail health, st. Gerard, who lived his life joyfully doing gods will. Vintage saint gerard majella medal prayer id folding. No venas give form to our devotion to a favorite saint and the novena prayers are woven in the fabric of our daily lives. We ask god the father to pour forth the protecting love of his spirit upon all migrants, taking special heed of those in need of support, who are isolated or separated from their native lands, whether by choice or necessity. Ask our good lord to keep us happy and safe, and bring us to a joyful birth. Hear the prayers of your humble servant who implores you, through the intercession of st. Gerard, powerful intercessor before god and wonderworker of our day, i call upon thee and seek thy aid. Trying to conceive, and concerns for a healthy baby and mother are among the reason why there is a devotion to st. The front of the card has a picture of saint gerard holding a cross, and the back is the prayer to saint gerard. Opening their arms, their hearts and their homes to a child they are preparing to meet, give them the strength to persevere throughout the adopt ing process. Novena prayer book st gerard full color vintage bonella. Teresa of avila craft liturgical ornament miracle of the sun art project our lady of fat.
A prayer to saint gerard majella for special intentions. Gerard, prayer for motherhood, prayer for an expectant mother, an expectant mothers prayer, a husbands prayer, and more. Contains 6 different prayers to st gerard the mothers saint. St gerard novena booklet with nine days of prayers, prayers to motherhood, and litnay of st gerard. Gerard majella, a redemptorist brother, is recognized by millions around the world as the mothers saint. Gerard at and support the ongoing mission of mother angelica. Saint gerard rosary bracelet with novena booklet patron of etsy. The majellan publications bookstore offers a wide range of popular books which explore the different aspects of christian life and the catholic faith. Christians have always prayed for various needs, trusting that god both. Vintage saint gerard majella medal prayer id folding booklet religious keepsake ebay. The mothers saint pamphlet june 1, 1970 by thomas tobin c. Novena prayer book st gerard full color vintage bonella art. Nine days novena to st gerard majella patron of expecting mothers day one saint gerard, ever full of faith, obtain for me that, believing firmly all that the the church of god proposes to my belief, i may strive to secure through a holy life, the joys of eternal happiness. St gerard majella patron of expecting mothers day one saint gerard, ever full of faith, obtain for me that, believing firmly all that the the church of god proposes to my belief, i may strive to secure through a holy life, the joys of eternal happiness.
There is also a prayer at the back of the booklet for safe delivery for mothers, as well as a beautiful litany of st. Hear his prayers now for us and for all poor souls in trouble. Implore the master of life, from whom all paternity proceeds, to render me fruitful. Gerard, you were especially sensitive to the needs of mothers. Lucys church in newark, nj was dedicated as a national shrine.
The tradition of praying novenas has its roots in the earliest days of the church. Mothers may obtain a white handkerchief touched to st. Ask for the intercession of a beloved saint with the st gerard novena booklet from discount catholic products. The booklet includes morning and evening prayer, a novena to st. Your heartfelt devotion means so much to all the redemptorist priests, brothers, and seminarians. The rosary bracelet is gift boxed, adorned with an organza ribbon and includes a beautifully written and illustrated 24 page full color st.
St gerard majella print in a goldtone or wooden frame. Gerard, always obedient to the will of god, pray for us. Your book, medal, and prayer card are on their way. Gerard spread the word of god to the poor and needy, you can also say prayers for the poor. Prayer to saint gabriel for others o loving messenger of the incarnation, descend. Gertrude the great was a thcentury german nun, writer, and mystic who was graced with many heavenly visions, including being one of. Gerard majella, patron saint of pregnant mothers and of childbirth october 816 we invite you to say the following prayer during these days, and to. His intercession is sought for children, unborn children, women in childbirth, mothers, expectant mothers, motherhood, falsely. Thou who on earth didst always fulfill gods design help me to do the holy will of god. Beautifully illustrated novena book of prayer and devotion. Gerard always had complete faith and trust in you, you blessed him with great powers of help and healing.
The first novena is adapted to each of the nine months of pregnancy, to be prayed every. Jude, faithful servant and friend of jesus, the name of the traitor who delivered the beloved master into the hands of his enemies has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hopeless cases, of things despaired of. By your grace he lived his brief life in intense love for you and for those in need. Gerard prayer card is designed with a vintage touch to resemble the holy cards from generations past. The prayers in this booklet are adapted to each of the nine months of pregnancy. Gave the taken and booklet to our daughter who is expecting her first child. 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. O good st gerard, powerful intercessor before god and wonder worker of our day, confidently i call upon you and seek your aid. When making this novena, if possible, find a place where you can be comfortable and quiet. Gerard, you touched people and brought them closer to god. Saint gerard, ever full of faith, obtain for me that, believing firmly all that the church of god. O holy patroness of those in need, saint rita, whose pleadings before thy divine lord are almost irresistible, who for thy lavishness in granting.
St gerard majella novena for expectant mothers pray. Novena to saint gerard redemptorist communications. Gerard was someone who was sickly, you can recite the prayer to saint gerard for a sick person. For your greater glory and my welfare, please grant me. Gerard to us as a most appealing model and powerful friend. 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. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Size 334x6 novena book has 24 pages of fratellibonella artwork. Months of pregnancy novena month 1 i t is sometimes difficult to know gods will for us and often equally difficult to accept that will. Gerard had a great impact on many of those who sought his help. Whenever there is a baby in danger, a mother in need, a child who is sick, or a family in distress, prayers are raised up to st. Gerard for special blessings and prayer to saint gerard in temporal needs. His presence is felt in hearts, homes and hospitals around the world.
The saint is featured in an oval frame on the front of the holy card and opens to reveal his biography. Gerard, as someone who understood the needs of the mothers you met in your day, please listen to the prayers of women who want to adopt a child. The front of this novena shows the catholic saint holding a cross in his arms as his eyes look upwards in prayer. These prayer cards are great for specific requests and intentions, or just for general prayers. Gerard, as my baby grows my body changes to accommodate the presence of a new life.
Gerards friend, thank you for enrolling in the league of st. Our team of prayers always welcomes anyone who would like to join st. St gerard majella biography, novena, prayer, catholic. Since his death in 1755, extraordinary favors have been granted to mothers who prayed to him. Gerard folded prayer card with medal the catholic company. Gerard mejella, pictured above, pay tribute to his powerful intercession as the wellknown patron saint of mothers and expectant mothers. On earth you always fulfilled gods designs, help me now to do the holy will of god. Novena booklet the novena booklet for this years novenas is now available.
Pray this novena for expectant mothers and women struggling with infertility. By his example, he showed us how to love and trust you. You have showered many blessings on those who call upon him. Gerard, to protect me amid the dangers of childbearing and to watch over the child with which you blessed me. Gerard, that we may be made worthy of the promises of christ. Novena of our ladys rosary wmeditations and indulgences. Gerard majella, patron saint of pregnant mothers and of childbirth october 816 we invite you to say the following prayer during these days, and to let us know on the form below that you are praying with us. This little novena can be prayed for any intention. Saint gerard majella prayer booklet and relic medal.
Through him, you showed your loving concern for all those who suffered or were in need. This new novena booklet for st gerard majella includes a variety of prayers, psalms and hymns. His death always frail in health, it was evident that gerard was not to live long. St gerard majella biography, novena, prayer, catholic church. Saint gerard, ever full of faith obtain for me that, believing firmly all that the church of god. Gerard majellamother of perpetual help medal, novena and prayer booklet and prayer card all over. St gerard novena booklet discount catholic products.
Please do allow up to 2 weeks for shipping within the us, and up to 6 weeks outside of the usa. Im excited to teach my child to pray and be a good person. Gerard mejella, pictured above, pay tribute to his powerful intercession as the wellknown patron saint of mothers and expectant mothers alike. Gertrude the great was told by our lord that each time she piously recited the following prayer, it would release 1,000 souls or a vast number from their suffering in purgatory. About us majellan magazine pastoral booklets christmas cards bulletins the living word. 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. Almighty and eternal god, we thank you for the gift of st. 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. There are also devotional images throughout the novena booklet.
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