The Litany of Saint Gerard

(From Saint Gerard Majella The Mother's Saint by Thomas E Tobin, C.SS.R.)

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, Mother of Perpetual Help, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Joseph, Foster-father of Christ, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Alphonsus, founder of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, endowed with extraordinary graces from early childhood, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, perfect type of a faithful servant, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, shining example for the laboring classes, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, great lover of prayer and work, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, seraphic adorer of the Most Blessed Sacrament, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, living image of the Crucified Savior, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, most devoted client of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, bright mirror of innocence and penance, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, admirable model of heroic obedience, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, silent victim of ignominious calumny, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, great before God by thy deep humility, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, truly wise by thy childlike simplicity, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, supernaturally enlightened in divine mysteries, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, solely desirous of pleasing God, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, zealous promoter of the conversion of sinners, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, wise couselor in the choice of vocation, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, enlightened guide in the direction of souls, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, kind friend of the poor and distressed, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, wonderful protector of unbaptized children, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, compassionate intercessor in all our wants, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, exalted by God through astonishing miracles, PRAY FOR US.
Saint Gerard, ornament and glory of the Redemptorist Order, PRAY FOR US.
Lamb of God who take away the sins of the world, SPARE US, O LORD.
Lamb of God who take away the sins of the world, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US, O LORD.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, HAVE MERCY ON US, O LORD.
Pray for us, Saint Gerard, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let Us Pray

O God, Who deigned to draw Saint Gerard unto Thyself from his youth; and to make him conformable to the image of Thy Crucified Son; grant, we beseech Thee, that following his example, we may be transformed into the same image, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Prayer to Saint Walburga.

She has the reputation of being an effective intercessor during labour and delivery.

"Almighty God, our Father, Whose praises are sung even by innocent children, grant through the merits of Saint Walburga, that I may safely and joyfully give birth to the child within me, that through Holy Baptism I may consecrate this new life to Your service and to the praise and honor of Your Holy Name.

Lord Jesus, Who dwelt nine months in the blessed womb of Your mother, through her chaste love, hear my prayers, Mary, whose joys were made full by the birth of Your Son, assist me when my hour comes, Saint Walburga, I recommend myself and the child I bear to you. Saint Walburga, pray for me."

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