A DAY IN HONOUR OF ST GERARD MAJELLA C.SSR
THE MOTHERS' SAINT
BACKGROUND
April 6th this year marked the 300th anniversary of the birth of St Gerard Majella and all over the world Redemptorists are inviting the faithful to thank God for their remarkable Lay Brother who, in spite poor health and a short life of just 29 years, left his mark on the world. As Patron Saint of mothers and babies, his intercession continues to be invoked by families in all their different needs. Even during his lifetime his fame as a man of God who could work wonders had become legendary. However, what established his special association with the family was the remarkable recovery of a mother and her child when prior to the birth both were expected to die. The mother recalled the occasion when she had picked up Gerard’s handkerchief and he had advised her to keep it because she may find herself in need of it.
As Redemptorists we are constantly being reminded of how many people even in today’s world are grateful for the intercession of St Gerard. Our day of celebration on April 25th was a wonderful opportunity to thank God for St Gerard and ask for many more as well as introducing St Gerard to others who may not be aware of his story.
Click on the images below for all things St Gerard
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| Homily of Archbishop John Sherrington | |||||
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| A new Hymn to St Gerard | Photos | The story of the handkerchief | |||
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| St Gerard's League |
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