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  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...

   Litany of the Holy Guardian Angel (For private use only.) Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy on us.Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.Christ, graciously hear us.God the Father of Heaven,Have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the world,Have mercy on us.God the Holy Spirit,Have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, One God,Have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us.Holy Angel, my guardian, pray for us.Holy Angel, my prince, pray for us.Holy Angel, my monitor, pray for us.Holy Angel, my counsellor, pray for us.Holy Angel, my defender, pray for us.Holy Angel, my steward, pray...

  The Pro-Life Rosary is a beautiful way to pray for the unborn children and all who are affected by abortion. It is prayed on a five decade rosary with different coloured beads for different intentions. You can buy a prolife rosary here. Prayer at the Crucifix:Lord, for all those who say 'I don't believe,' I say 'I believe in God...' continue with the Apostles Creed, and then an Our Father at the first bead for the intentions of the Holy Father. Purple represents the Lord's Passion and Death. At the three purple Hail Mary beads pray:Lord I offer these...

  Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus(For public or private use) Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy on us.Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us.Jesus, graciously hear us.God the Father of Heaven,Have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the world,Have mercy on us.God the Holy Spirit,Have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, One God,Have mercy on us. Jesus, Son of the living God,Have mercy on us.Jesus, splendor of the Father,Have mercy on us. Jesus, brightness of eternal light,Have mercy on us.Jesus, King of glory,Have mercy on us.Jesus, Sun of justice,Have mercy on us.Jesus, Son of the Virgin...

I haven't always prayed the Rosary. Before I was Catholic, I would have been shocked to think that I would make and sell beautiful rosaries to help support my family and to encourage other Catholics grow in their faith. Back then, I attended a Catholic church with my husband, but hadn't made the leap of being confirmed into the faith. When my mother in law bought a rosary for my daughter's confirmation gift, I was strangely drawn to it and wanted one of my own. My husband bought me a beautiful custom rosary for Christmas and taught me to pray...