Deepen your prayer life — Expectant mother gift

  St. Gerard is the patron saint of mothers, expectant mothers, and unborn children. He is a powerful saint to ask for intercession when you are trying to conceive a baby. Using a nine bead chaplet, here are three different prayers to ask for this St. Gerard's intercession. Prayer for One Desiring Parenthood: Introductory prayer: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 to always do God's holy will. Beseech the Master of life, from whom...

When your best friend has just confided in you that she is expecting a baby, giving her the gift of a St Gerard chaplet is the perfect way to share in her excitement. St Gerard Majella is the patron saint of expectant mothers, pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood and the pro-life movement, so he is the perfect saint to turn to when praying for the health and safety of this beautiful new baby. It will help her stay focussed on the blessing of pregnancy and her new baby. Included with the chaplet are three different prayers: for the expectant mother, for one...