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St Anne Mother of Mary Feast Day: July 26 Patron of: Mothers, Grandmothers, Unmarried women, Infertile women, Homemakers, Housewives, Women in labour, Miners, Cabinet makers, Canada Do you have a devotion to St Anne? Or has your daughter taken the name of Anne for her Confirmation? Here are 8 thoughtful St Anne gift ideas from small Catholic businesses to encourage this devotion to the mother of Mary.  /1/ Bronze Pocket Rosary from Marian Graces /2/ Peg doll from Whymsical Lotus /3/ Patron Saint block from Almond Rod Toys /4/ Art print from Paper Monastery  /5/ Pocket Rosary from Marian Graces...

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...

We are living in a time of great Spiritual battle, and need all the help we can get.  Pray this prayer to St Michael every day to help you fight Satan and his demons:  St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.  And pray the rosary every day, for peace in our world. Here you...