Pray for us, Saint Gemma, that we
may be made worthy of the promises
of Christ.
Novena to Saint
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Gemma Galgani
Day 9
Oh most Divine Lord, we humbly
prostrate ourselves before Thy Infinite
Majesty, and we adore Thee and
dedicate to Thy glory the devout
prayers which we now present to
Thee, as an act of devotion to your
servant, Saint Gemma Galgani, whose
intercession we are now imploring.
Oh most lovable St Gemma, we ask
you to be our patroness and special
friend today and always. Assist us in
our daily spiritual and material needs
and teach us to know, love and serve
the Lord our God with all our hearts.
Accompany us, along with our
guardian Angel, in all our ways, and
guide us lovingly to Heaven. Assist us
at the time of our death along with
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and plead our
cause before God, and trusting in His
great mercy and the Passion of Jesus
thy Spouse, obtain for us the salvation
of our souls, and also the favor that
we now humbly request (mention
request).
+ Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Pray for us, Saint Gemma, that we
may be made worthy of the promises
of Christ.
* Front prayer.
O God, Who fashioned thy
servant Saint Gemma into a
likeness of Thy Crucified Son,
grant us through her intercession
the favor that we humbly request,
and through the Passion, Death
and Resurrection of Thy Son, may
we be united with You for all
eternity. We ask this through
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Day 1
Oh most Divine Lord, we humbly
prostrate ourselves before Thy Infinite
Majesty, and we adore Thee and dedicate
to Thy glory the devout prayers which
we now present to Thee, as an act of
devotion to your servant, St Gemma
Galgani, whose intercession we are now
imploring.
Most compassionate virgin, St. Gemma,
during thy short life on earth, you gave a
most beautiful example of angelic
innocence and seraphic love and was
found worthy to bear in thy flesh the
marks of our Lord's Passion. Have pity
on us who are so much in need of God's
Mercy, and obtain for us through thy
merits and intercession, the special favor
which we now fervently implore
(mention request). .....
+ Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Pray for us, Saint Gemma, that we may
be made worthy of the promises of
Christ.
* Front prayer.
Day 2
Oh most Divine Lord, we humbly
prostrate ourselves before Thy Infinite
Majesty, and we adore Thee and dedicate
to Thy glory the devout prayers which
we now present to Thee, as an act of
devotion to your servant, St Gemma
Galgani, whose intercession we are now
imploring.
O worthy Spouse of the Lamb of God
and faithful virgin St Gemma, you
preserved the innocence and splendor
of virginity, giving to the world a
bright example of purity and the most
exalted virtues. Look down with pity
from thy high place in heaven upon us
who confide in thee, as we implore
thee for the favor we so ardently
desire (mention request).
+ Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Pray for us, Saint Gemma, that we
may be made worthy of the promises
of Christ.
* Front prayer.
Day 3
Oh most Divine Lord, we humbly
prostrate ourselves before Thy Infinite
Majesty, and we adore Thee and
dedicate to Thy glory the devout
prayers which we now present to
Thee, as an act of devotion to your
servant, St Gemma Galgani, whose
intercession we are now imploring.
O most loving virgin St. Gemma, with
a fervent love for Jesus you suffered
immensely for the conversion of
sinners as a victim for sin, and you
loved others intensely out of love for
God. Do not forget us then, who
remain here on earth, and look down
with kindness on those of us who
implore thee in the confident hope of
receiving this favor through thy
loving intercession (mention request)
+ Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Pray for us, Saint Gemma, that we may
be made worthy of the promises of
Christ.
* Front prayer.
Day 4
Oh most Divine Lord, we humbly
prostrate ourselves before Thy Infinite
Majesty, and we adore Thee and dedicate
to Thy glory the devout prayers which
we now present to Thee, as an act of
devotion to your servant, St Gemma
Galgani, whose intercession we are now
imploring.
Blessed St Gemma, you who by the will
of God suffered the loss of both of your
parents at a young age, and whom also
suffered countless pains in body and
spirit, teach us how to sacrifice and to
suffer out of love for God, that we too
may expiate our sins here on earth, and
thereby become more worthy of the
infinite treasure of being united with God
in heaven.
+ Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Pray for us, Saint Gemma, that we may be
made worthy of the promises of Christ.
* Front prayer.
Day 5
Oh most Divine Lord, we humbly
prostrate ourselves before Thy Infinite
Majesty, and we adore Thee and dedicate
to Thy glory the devout prayers which
we now present to Thee, as an act of
devotion to your servant, St Gemma
Galgani, whose intercession we are now
imploring.
Oh glorious St Gemma, for years you
greatly desired to enter the consecrated
religious life, but God desired otherwise,
telling you after many years that it was
not to be, and thereby causing you such
great disappointment. Yet, you accepted
this great sacrifice and resigned yourself
to the will of God. Teach us then, dear St
Gemma, to accept the sacrifices and
sufferings that God permits in our lives,
especially those that are very much
against our own will and desires.
+ Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Pray for us, Saint Gemma, that we may
be made worthy of the promises of
Christ.
* Front prayer.
Day 6
Oh most Divine Lord, we humbly
prostrate ourselves before Thy Infinite
Majesty, and we adore Thee and dedicate
to Thy glory the devout prayers which
now present to Thee, as an act of
devotion to your servant, St Gemma
Galgani, whose intercession we are now
imploring.
Beloved Gem of Christ St Gemma, whose
heart was all on fire for the love of God,
teach us to love God with all our hearts,
minds and souls, and fervently place God
above all things, so “that where our
treasure is, there also will our heart
be.” (Matt 6:21)
+ Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Pray for us, Saint Gemma, that we may
be made worthy of the promises of
Christ.
* Front prayer.
Day 7
Oh most Divine Lord, we humbly
prostrate ourselves before Thy Infinite
Majesty, and we adore Thee and dedicate
to Thy glory the devout prayers which
we now present to Thee, as an act of
devotion to your servant, St Gemma
Galgani, whose intercession we are now
imploring.
Oh holy saint of the Passion of Jesus, St
Gemma, as a soul victim you were
always pleading for the salvation of
sinners. Obtain for us, we beg you, not
only the grace that we are asking, if it
would be God’s will (mention request)
but most importantly obtain for us the
conversion and salvation of our souls, so
that someday we may be untied with
Jesus, Mary and you for all eternity.
+ Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Pray for us, Saint Gemma, that we may
be made worthy of the promises of
Christ.
* Front prayer.
Day 8
Oh most Divine Lord, we humbly
prostrate ourselves before Thy Infinite
Majesty, and we adore Thee and dedicate
to Thy glory the devout prayers which
we now present to Thee, as an act of
devotion to your servant, St Gemma
Galgani, whose intercession we are now
imploring.
Oh most fervent St Gemma, so many
times you shed countless tears over your
sins, and sought constantly to do penance
and to make reparation for them. We
who are so inclined to pamper ourselves,
always seeking to gratify our senses and
excuse ourselves from every penance,
help us to recognize the infinite
sufferings that Jesus endured for our sins,
and all the pains we caused Him, and
with the Passion of Jesus in mind, obtain
for us a great sorrow and desire to never
commit such sins again.
+ Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.