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All
pregnancies are cause for celebration, as we welcome the gift of new
life. Yet pregnancy is also a physical, mental, and spiritual challenge
for mothers, and can be made more challenging by health, money, or
relationship concerns. St. Gianna Beretta Molla is a powerful patron for
pregnant mothers. As a physician, wife, and mother, she knew intimately
what it was like to struggle with a challenging medical diagnosis
during pregnancy. We ask St. Gianna’s prayers for all women who are
pregnant during this time, especially those who are particularly
vulnerable, that they be supported and strengthened by God and their
loved ones. (You can learn more about St. Gianna’s life at www.bit.ly/st-gianna.)
Let us pray:
O
Blessed Mother, you received the good news of the incarnation of
Christ, your Son, with faith and trust. Grant your protection to all
pregnant mothers facing difficulties.
Guide
us as we strive to make our parish communities places of welcome and
assistance for mothers in need. Help us become instruments of God’s love
and compassion.
Mary,
Mother of the Church, graciously help us build a culture of life and a
civilization of love, together with all people of good will, to the
praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be)
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