Novena to Saint Gerard – Day 4: Master of Life
Join in praying the Novena to Saint Gerard to seek his intercession for motherhood and family needs.
Today's Focus: Master of Life
Today we focus on praying to the Master of Life, from whom all parenthood proceeds. We ask for His blessing to be granted with offspring, that we may raise up children to God in this life.
Prayer for Day 4
First Prayer
Most Blessed Trinity, I, Your child, thank You for all the gifts and privileges which You granted to St. Gerard, especially for those virtues with which You adorned him on earth and the glory which You now impart to him in heaven. Accomplish Your work, Oh Lord, so that Your kingdom may come about on earth. Through his merits, in union with those of Jesus and Mary, grant me the grace for which I ask.... (Mention your request)
And you, my powerful intercessor, St. Gerard, always so ready to help those who have recourse to you, pray for me. Come before the throne of Divine Mercy and do not leave without being heard. To you I confide this important and urgent affair.... Graciously take my cause in hand and do not let me end this novena without having experienced in some way the effects of your intercession. Amen.
Second Prayer: For the Gift of Children
O good St. Gerard, powerful intercessor before the throne of God, wonder-worker of our day, I call upon you and seek your help. While on earth, you always fulfilled God's designs; help me, too, always do God's holy will. Beseech the master of life, from whom all parenthood proceeds, to bless me with offspring, that I may raise up children to God in this life and heirs to the kingdom of God's glory in the life to come. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Prayer to St. Gerard
O good St. Gerard, powerful intercessor before the throne of God, wonder-worker of our day, I call upon you and seek your help. While on earth, you always fulfilled God's designs; help me, too, always do God's holy will. Beseech the master of life, from whom all parenthood proceeds, to bless me with offspring, that I may raise up children to God in this life and heirs to the kingdom of God's glory in the life to come. Amen.
Reflection
St. Gerard's intercession for the blessing of children reminds us that all life comes from God. He helps us to understand that children are a gift from God and should be raised to serve Him.
As we reflect on this aspect of St. Gerard's life and virtues, let us ask ourselves how we can apply these lessons to our own lives and grow in holiness.
May St. Gerard's intercession help us to overcome our weaknesses and to grow stronger in our faith and love for God and neighbor.
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.
Closing Prayer
O Saint Gerard, help me to pray to the Master of Life for the blessing of children. May your intercession help me to understand that all life comes from God and should be used for His glory. Amen.