St. Gerard Majella, the patron saint of expectant mothers, has long been a source of inspiration and intercession for those preparing to welcome new life.
These prayers are designed to provide spiritual support, encouragement, and comfort during pregnancy.
Whether seeking protection, peace, or gratitude, these prayers offer a means to connect with God’s grace and the reassuring presence of St. Gerard throughout the journey of motherhood.
30 St Gerard Prayers for Expectant Mothers
1. Psalm 139:13-14
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
Loving God, I thank You for the miracle of life growing within me. St. Gerard, patron of expectant mothers, I ask for your intercession to bless my child and safeguard their development.
Fill me with awe and gratitude for God’s intricate creation and His divine plan for this new life. Amen.
2. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Lord, I place my fears and anxieties before You, trusting in Your strength and guidance.
St. Gerard, pray for me to experience the peace and reassurance of God’s presence throughout my pregnancy. May I lean on His promises and find comfort in His steadfast love. Amen.
3. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Heavenly Father, I lift my worries to You in prayer, trusting that Your peace will guard my heart and mind.
St. Gerard, intercede for me, that I may embrace the beauty of motherhood without fear, and rest in God’s promises of protection and love. Amen.
4. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Lord, I entrust my pregnancy to You, acknowledging Your wisdom and guidance in all things.
St. Gerard, pray for me to remain steadfast in my faith and confident in God’s plan for this journey, trusting Him to lead me and my child in His ways. Amen.
5. Matthew 18:10
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.”
Dear God, I know that children are precious in Your sight, and I ask for Your blessing upon my unborn child. St. Gerard, intercede for me and my baby, ensuring safety and nurturing care throughout this sacred time.
May my child be surrounded by God’s angels and His divine love. Amen.
6. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.“
Lord, I am comforted by Your promise of a hopeful future. St. Gerard, I ask for your prayers as I trust in God’s plans for my child and family. May His divine purpose unfold beautifully, and may His blessings surround us always. Amen.
7. Psalm 127:3
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.”
Gracious God, I rejoice in the gift of life and the blessing of motherhood. St. Gerard, pray for me to cherish this sacred role and celebrate the privilege of nurturing my child.
May my pregnancy be filled with joy and gratitude for God’s abundant blessings. Amen.
8. Exodus 23:25-26
“You shall serve the Lord your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from among you. None shall miscarry or be barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days.”
Heavenly Father, I seek Your protection and health for my child and me during this time.
St. Gerard, I ask for your intercession to keep us safe from harm and illness, trusting in God’s promises of care and provision. May we flourish under His loving watch. Amen.
9. John 16:21
“When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world.”
Lord, as I prepare for labor and delivery, I ask for Your strength and comfort in the coming challenges.
St. Gerard, pray for me to focus on the joy of welcoming my child into the world, and may God’s love bring peace to my heart. Amen.
10. Psalm 22:10
“On you was I cast from my birth, and from my mother’s womb you have been my God.”
Dear God, I dedicate my child to You from this moment forward, trusting in Your eternal love and care.
St. Gerard, intercede for me to ensure that my child grows under the guidance of God’s grace, becoming a beacon of His light in the world. Amen.
11. Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
Lord, I thank You for being my refuge and strength. In this sacred time, I cast my worries before You and trust in Your care.
St. Gerard, pray for me, that I may find comfort and courage, knowing the Lord hears and delivers me from every fear. Amen.
12. James 1:17
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
Gracious Father, I thank You for the perfect gift of life that You have bestowed upon me.
St. Gerard, intercede for me that I may always recognize the beauty of this blessing and embrace the journey of motherhood with gratitude and joy. Amen.
13. Isaiah 40:29
“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.”
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your strength during times of weariness in my pregnancy.
St. Gerard, pray for me to draw upon God’s infinite power to sustain me, renew me, and prepare me for the beautiful task ahead. Amen.
14. Deuteronomy 31:8
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Lord, I trust in Your unwavering presence through every moment of my pregnancy.
St. Gerard, intercede for me that I may remain confident and unshaken, knowing God leads and cares for both me and my unborn child. Amen.
15. Lamentations 3:22-23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Lord, I rejoice in Your constant love and mercy, which renew me each day. St. Gerard, pray for me to feel God’s faithfulness in every aspect of my pregnancy, filling me with hope and trust in His perfect plan. Amen.
16. Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.“
Father, I come before You, seeking Your grace and mercy in this season of anticipation. St. Gerard, intercede for me, that I may always approach God with confidence, trusting in His compassion and provision. Amen.
17. John 10:10
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
Lord Jesus, I thank You for the promise of abundant life. St. Gerard, pray for me and my unborn child, that we may experience the fullness of God’s blessings and protection throughout this journey of motherhood. Amen.
18. Psalm 23:1
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.“
Heavenly Father, I rest in the assurance that You are my shepherd and will provide for every need.
St. Gerard, intercede for me, that I may feel peace and contentment, knowing the Lord lovingly watches over me and my child. Amen.
19. Mark 11:24
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
Lord, I thank You for the gift of answered prayer and Your abundant blessings. St. Gerard, pray with me as I lift my hopes and dreams for my child before the Lord, trusting fully in His perfect will and timing. Amen.
20. 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
Father, I cast all my concerns and worries into Your capable hands, knowing You care deeply for me. St. Gerard, pray for me to embrace God’s love and provision, finding peace and assurance throughout my pregnancy. Amen.
21. Isaiah 26:3
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.“
Heavenly Father, I set my mind on Your love and promises, trusting You to bring peace throughout this journey.
St. Gerard, intercede for me to experience calmness and assurance in my heart, knowing that God’s perfect peace surrounds me and my child. Amen.
22. Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
Gracious God, I rejoice in Your presence and saving power. St. Gerard, pray for me to feel God’s joy and love in this miraculous season.
May His presence quiet my fears and fill me with gladness as I prepare to welcome new life. Amen.
23. 2 Samuel 22:33
“This God is my strong refuge and has made my way blameless.“
Lord, You are my refuge and strength, guiding me every step of the way. St. Gerard, I ask for your prayers to protect me and my child, and to keep us safe under God’s sheltering care throughout this pregnancy. Amen.
24. Ecclesiastes 11:5
“As you do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything.”
Creator God, Your handiwork is wondrous and beyond comprehension. St. Gerard, intercede for me to trust in God’s perfect design for my child, knowing that His loving hands are shaping this life with care and purpose. Amen.
25. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
Father, I lay all my burdens at Your feet, trusting in Your sustaining grace. St. Gerard, pray for me to remain steadfast and secure, relying on God’s unwavering support throughout this precious time. Amen.
26. Matthew 6:34
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Lord, help me focus on the present and rest in Your daily provision. St. Gerard, intercede for me to release my worries about the future, trusting God to provide strength and grace for every moment of this journey. Amen.
27. Colossians 1:11
“May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.”
Heavenly Father, I ask for Your strength to endure and patience to embrace this journey with joy.
St. Gerard, pray for me to feel God’s empowering presence, helping me carry out this sacred responsibility with gladness. Amen.
28. Psalm 91:11
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
Lord, I thank You for the promise of angelic protection. St. Gerard, pray for me and my child to be guarded in God’s care, surrounded by His heavenly hosts through every stage of pregnancy and childbirth. Amen.
29. Ephesians 3:20
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.”
Gracious God, I praise You for Your ability to exceed all my expectations. St. Gerard, intercede for me to trust in God’s power and His perfect plan for my child, knowing that He works abundantly in our lives. Amen.
30. Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
Lord, I thank You for the promise of eternal joy and peace. St. Gerard, pray for me to embrace God’s hope and love during this season of waiting, trusting in His promise to bring joy and blessings into our lives. Amen.
Conclusion
Through the intercession of St. Gerard and the guidance of scripture, expectant mothers can find strength, peace, and reassurance in God’s love.
These prayers serve as a reminder of his constant presence and the promise of his care for both mother and child.
May every expectant mother embrace this season with faith and gratitude, trusting in the grace of God and the powerful support of St. Gerard’s prayers.