Novena to Saint Gerard
A powerful nine-day prayer to seek the intercession of St. Gerard Majella, the patron saint of mothers, expectant mothers, and childbirth.
About the Novena to Saint Gerard
The Novena to Saint Gerard is a powerful nine-day prayer that helps us grow closer to God through the intercession of this great saint. St. Gerard Majella was a Redemptorist lay brother known for his holiness, miracles, and special care for mothers and families.
St. Gerard's life was marked by his deep trust in God, his obedience to God's will, and his powerful intercession for those in need, especially mothers and families. He is known as the "Wonder Worker of Our Day" for the many miracles attributed to his intercession.
This novena helps us to trust in St. Gerard's powerful intercession and to turn to him with confidence in every need, especially for the blessing of children and family matters.
Daily Prayers
Gratitude for Gifts
Thank God for the gifts and privileges granted to St. Gerard.
Divine Mercy
Pray for St. Gerard's intercession before the throne of Divine Mercy.
God's Will
Pray for the grace to always fulfill God's holy will as St. Gerard did.
Master of Life
Pray for the blessing of offspring and children to raise up to God.
Parenthood
Pray for the gift of parenthood and raising children in faith.
Heirs of Heaven
Pray for children who will be heirs to the kingdom of God's glory.
Powerful Intercession
Pray for St. Gerard's powerful intercession in all our needs.
Wonder Worker
Pray for St. Gerard's miraculous help as the wonder-worker of our day.
Complete Trust
Complete your trust in St. Gerard's intercession and experience his help.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in St. Gerard
Trust completely in St. Gerard's powerful intercession and his ability to help you. Turn to him with confidence in every need, especially for family matters and motherhood.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. St. Gerard will not fail to help those who turn to him with trust and confidence.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to St. Gerard. He wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank St. Gerard for his intercession and for the graces you receive. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more blessings and miracles.
The Three Theological Virtues
Faith
Believe in St. Gerard's powerful intercession and in God's ability to work through His saints. Trust that God hears and answers our prayers through His holy servant.
Hope
Hope in God's mercy and in St. Gerard's ability to obtain miracles for us. Maintain confidence that God will provide what is best for our salvation.
Charity
Pray with love for God and for others. Include in your intentions the needs of all those who are suffering or in need of St. Gerard's help.
What is the Devotion to Saint Gerard?
Saint Gerard Majella (1726-1755) was an Italian Redemptorist lay brother known for his holiness, miracles, and special care for mothers and families. He is the patron saint of mothers, expectant mothers, and childbirth.
Patron of Mothers - St. Gerard is especially invoked by mothers and expectant mothers for safe childbirth and the blessing of children. His intercession is powerful for all family matters.
Wonder Worker - St. Gerard is known as the "Wonder Worker of Our Day" for the many miracles attributed to his intercession, both during his life and after his death.
Obedience to God's Will - St. Gerard always fulfilled God's designs and taught others to do God's holy will. His life was marked by complete trust in Divine Providence.
Feast Day - St. Gerard Majella is celebrated on October 16th, and his novena is especially popular among families seeking the blessing of children or help with family matters.