If you’ve ever heard of any Catholic Saint that is dedicated to helping women who want to become mothers get pregnant- you’ve probably heard of St. Gerard. When I was struggling with infertility and had my first miscarriage, I think multiple grandmas and great-aunties send me prayer cards of St. Gerard Majella! And boy, did I start praying! Show
 First, a quick intro to me, in case you found your way here via Google. My name is Anna, and after two years of infertility and miscarriages the doctors gave me no hope (menopause at 32, blah, blah, crap eggs, blah, blah, High FSH, low AMH, low antral follicle count, endometriosis, repeated loss, MTHFR, blah, blah). I did absolutely EVERYTHING you can think of to get happier, healthier, and more fertile, and you know what? I got pregnant, naturally! In about 2.5 months. And then, when my baby was 2, I did it all again. I now have two gorgeous miracle children. I credit them to the miracle of GOD through prayer and the intercession of the saints, and to my hard work on diet, mind-body work, and de-toxing our lifestyles from harmful chemicals. Anyway, I’m so happy you are here! Back to St. Gerard . . .
If you are looking for a Patron Saint to pray with during your fertility journey, you don’t have to look any further than St. Gerard. He is known as the Mother’s Saint, and he is the perfect Saint to work with from the first moment your heart stirs in desire for children, til your last dying breath as a mother. He will intercede to God on your behalf to conceive, to carry a healthy pregnancy, for an easy and safe labor, and for all number of mothering anxieties and desires. His Feast Day is October 16th, and he is not only the patron saint of women wishing to conceive and of expectant mothers, but also of mothers, children, unborn children, falsely accused people, and good confessions. Just a note here- as Catholics, we don’t pray TO the Saints, they are not God. In prayer, we always go to JESUS, but it helps to bring some friends along the way. St. Gerard is a good friend to have on your fertility journey. Life of St. Gerard MajellaSt. Gerard was born in Muro Lucano in the area of Naples, Italy in 1726. was a tailor at first, but he sought to become a brother in the Capuchins. They didn’t let him in because he wasn’t healthy enough, but he joined the Redemtorist order in 1749 and had many duties there including tailor, cook, gardener, carpenter, porter, caring for the sick, and sacristan. He was known to be incredibly obedient and devout.
The Redemtorists mission was to preach the word of God to the poor, and St. Gerard was especially devoted to the poor and needy. He spent much of his time feeding the hungry, and many of his miracles are about multiplying loaves or wheat in this service. He died at a young 29 of tuberculosis. Before his death he asked that a small sign be placed on his door that said, “Here, the will of God is done, as God wills, and as long as God wills.” St. Gerard was beautified in 1893 by Pope Leo XIII and canonized in 1904 by Pope Saint Pius X. Fertility & Pregnancy Miracles of St. Gerard MajellaSt. Gerard is credited with many miracles during his lifetime, including curing illnesses, restoring the life of a boy who had died, walking on water, multiplying loaves of bread for the hungry, and reading people’s hearts. But personally, I like to know which stories and miracles are relevant to trying to conceive, so I can contemplate them! As with most fertility saints, his miracles in his life are mostly about childbirth, but the fertility miracles happen in his intercession from heaven. The first is this- St. Gerard was visiting some family friends and he left his handkerchief behind. One of the daughters called out to him with it, but he said, “Keep it. It will be useful to you some day.” Years later the girl was in danger of dying during childbirth. She called for her handkerchief, and as soon as she had it the danger passed, and she delivered a healthy baby. The second is a general story of a mother and unborn child who were in danger who were saved through the intercession of St. Gerard’s prayers during his life. Unfortunately, there isn’t much else to find out about him! He is, however, credited with conceptions across the world, and people come from around the world to thank him for their babies. Check out this picture posted on Google Images of the Room of Bows in his church and shrine in Italy, where mother’s leave bows in thankfulness for their miracles. How to Pray With St. Gerard Majella/and study with him
Prayer to St. Gerard for MotherhoodO good St Gerard, powerful intercessor before God and wonder worker of our day, confidently I call upon you and seek your aid. On Earth you always fulfilled God’s designs, help me now to do the holy will of God. Implore the Master of Life, from whom all parenthood proceeds, to render me fruitful in offspring, that I may raise up children to God in this life, and in the world to come, heirs to the Kingdom of His Glory. Amen. Traditional Novena to St. Gerard MajellaSt. Gerard Novena – Day 1 Saint Gerard, ever full of faith obtain for me that , believing firmly all that the Church of God proposes to my belief, I may strive to secure through a holy life the joys of eternal happiness. Say Nine Hail Marys. V. Pray for us, O Saint Gerard. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us Pray O Almighty and everlasting God, who didst draw to thyself Saint Gerard, even from his tenderest years, making him conformable to the Image of Thy Crucified Son, grant we beseech Thee, that imitating his example, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Gerard Novena – Day 2 Saint Gerard, most generous saint, who from thy tenderest years didst care so little for the goods of earth, grant that I may place all my confidence in Jesus Christ alone, my true Treasure, who alone can make me happy in time and in eternity. Say Nine Hail Marys. V. Pray for us, O Saint Gerard. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. St. Gerard Novena – Day 3 Saint Gerard, bright seraph of love, who despising all earthly love, didst consecrate thy life to the service of God and thy neighbor, promoting God’s glory in thy lowly state, and ever ready to assist the distressed and console the sorrowful, obtain for me, I beseech thee, that loving God the only God and my neighbor for His sake, I may be hereafter united to Him for ever in glory. Say Nine Hail Marys. V. Pray for us, O Saint Gerard. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. St. Gerard Novena – Day 4 Saint Gerard, spotless lily of purity, by the angelic virtue and thy wonderful innocence of life thou didst receive from the Infant Jesus and His Immaculate Mother, sweet pledges of tenderest love, grant, I beseech thee, that I may ever strive in my life-long fight, and thus win the crown that awaits the brave and the true. Say Nine Hail Marys. V. Pray for us, O Saint Gerard. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. St. Gerard Novena – Day 5 Saint Gerard, model of holy obedience, who through thy life didst heroically submit the judgment to those who represent Jesus Christ to thee, thus sanctifying thy lowliest actions, obtain for me from God cheerful admission to His Holy Will and the virtue of perfect obedience, that I may be made comfortable to Jesus, my Model, who was obedient even to death. Say Nine Hail Marys. V. Pray for us, O Saint Gerard. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. St. Gerard Novena – Day 6 Saint Gerard, most perfect imitator of Jesus Christ our Redeemer, do thou whose greatest glory was to be humble and lowly, obtain that I too, knowing my littleness in God’s sight, may be found worthy to enter the kingdom that is promised to the humble and lowly of heart. Say Nine Hail Marys. V. Pray for us, O Saint Gerard. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. St. Gerard Novena – Day 7 Saint Gerard, unconquered hero, most patient in suffering, do thou who didst glory in infirmity, and under slander and most cruel ignominy didst rejoice to suffer with Christ, obtain for me patience and resignation in my sorrows, that I may bravely bear the cross that is to gain for me the crown of everlasting glory. Say Nine Hail Marys. V. Pray for us, O Saint Gerard. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Saint Gerard Novena – Day 8 Saint Gerard, true lover of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar, do thou who didst kneel long hours before the Tabernacle, and there didst taste the joys of the Paradise. Obtain for me, I beseech thee, the spirit of prayer and an undying love for the Most Holy Sacrament, that thus receiving frequently the Body and Blood of Jesus, I may daily grow in His holy love and merit the priceless grace of loving Him even to the end. Say Nine Hail Marys. V. Pray for us, O Saint Gerard. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. St. Gerard Novena – Day 9 Saint Gerard, most favorite child of heaven, to whom Mary gave the Infant Jesus in the day of thy childhood, to whom she sweetly came before thou didst close thine eyes In death, obtain for me I beseech thee, so to seek and love my Blessed Mother during life, that she may be my joy and consolation in this valley of tears, until with thee, before the throne of God, I may praise her goodness for all eternity. Amen. Say Nine Hail Marys. V. Pray for us, O Saint Gerard. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Other Traditional Prayers to St. Gerard MajellaPrayer to St. Gerard for a Safe Delivery O great Saint Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator of your meek and humble Savior, and devoted child of Mother of God, enkindle within my heart one spark of that heavenly fire of charity which glowed in your heart and made you an angel of love. O glorious Saint Gerard, because when falsely accused of crime, you did bear, like your Divine Master, without murmur or complaint, the calumnies of wicked men, you have been raised up by God as the patron and protector of expectant mothers. Preserve me from danger and from the excessive pains accompanying childbirth, and shield the child which I now carry, that it may see the light of day and receive the purifying and life-giving waters of baptism through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. What is the prayer to St Gerard for expectant mothers?Preserve me from danger and from the excessive pains accompanying childbirth, and shield the child which I now carry, that it may see the light of day and receive the purifying and life-giving waters of baptism through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Why is St Gerard the patron saint of expectant mothers?Because of the miracles that God worked through Gerard's prayers with mothers, the mothers of Italy took Gerard to their hearts and made him their patron. At the process of his beatification, one witness testified that he was known as "il santo dei felice parti," the saint of happy childbirths.
What is St Gerald the patron saint of?Saint Gerald, considered by his Church and his followers as a great example of a celibate Christian aristocrat, is the patron saint of counts and bachelors.
What is the prayer for saint Peregrine?O God, You gave St. Peregrine an angel for his companion, the Mother of God for his teacher, and Jesus for the physician of his infirmity. Grant, we beg You, through his merits, that on earth we may love our holy angel, the Blessed Virgin, and our Savior, and in heaven bless them forever.
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Prayer to st gerard majella for expectant mothers
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