St. Gemma Galgani Novena
| Novena Starts: | April 2 |
| Feastday: | April 11 |
| Birth: | 1878 |
| Death: | 1903 |
You can pray the full St. Gemma Galgani Novena below.
Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Gemma, patroness of all students, pharmacists, those who have lost their parents, those suffering back injury or back pain, those suffering from headaches or migraines, and those struggling with temptations to impurity, we turn to you in this novena and trust in your intercession.
Lord, we humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy 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 your short life on earth, you gave a most beautiful example of angelic innocence and seraphic love and were found worthy to bear in your 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 all the graces we need from God.
Faithful Saint Gemma, you loved God above all others. Please help us through your prayers to imitate you and love God with all our hearts.
(mention request here…)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Pray for us, Saint Gemma,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
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.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Gemma, patroness of all students, pharmacists, those who have lost their parents, those suffering back injury or back pain, those suffering from headaches or migraines, and those struggling with temptations to impurity, we turn to you in this novena and trust in your intercession.
Lord, we humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy 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 your short life on earth, you gave a most beautiful example of angelic innocence and seraphic love and were found worthy to bear in your 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 all the graces we need from God.
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 here…)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Pray for us, Saint Gemma,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
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.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Gemma, patroness of all students, pharmacists, those who have lost their parents, those suffering back injury or back pain, those suffering from headaches or migraines, and those struggling with temptations to impurity, we turn to you in this novena and trust in your intercession.
Lord, we humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy 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 your short life on earth, you gave a most beautiful example of angelic innocence and seraphic love and were found worthy to bear in your 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 all the graces we need from God.
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 here…)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Pray for us, Saint Gemma,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
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.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Gemma, patroness of all students, pharmacists, those who have lost their parents, those suffering back injury or back pain, those suffering from headaches or migraines, and those struggling with temptations to impurity, we turn to you in this novena and trust in your intercession.
Lord, we humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy 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 your short life on earth, you gave a most beautiful example of angelic innocence and seraphic love and were found worthy to bear in your 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 all the graces we need from God.
Blessed St Gemma, you who by the will of God suffered the loss of both of your parents at a young age, and who 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.
(mention request here…)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Pray for us, Saint Gemma,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
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.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Gemma, patroness of all students, pharmacists, those who have lost their parents, those suffering back injury or back pain, those suffering from headaches or migraines, and those struggling with temptations to impurity, we turn to you in this novena and trust in your intercession.
Lord, we humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy 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 your short life on earth, you gave a most beautiful example of angelic innocence and seraphic love and were found worthy to bear in your 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 all the graces we need from God.
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.
(mention request here…)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Pray for us, Saint Gemma,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
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.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Gemma, patroness of all students, pharmacists, those who have lost their parents, those suffering back injury or back pain, those suffering from headaches or migraines, and those struggling with temptations to impurity, we turn to you in this novena and trust in your intercession.
Lord, we humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy 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 your short life on earth, you gave a most beautiful example of angelic innocence and seraphic love and were found worthy to bear in your 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 all the graces we need from God.
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.
(mention request here…)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Pray for us, Saint Gemma,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
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.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Gemma, patroness of all students, pharmacists, those who have lost their parents, those suffering back injury or back pain, those suffering from headaches or migraines, and those struggling with temptations to impurity, we turn to you in this novena and trust in your intercession.
Lord, we humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy 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 your short life on earth, you gave a most beautiful example of angelic innocence and seraphic love and were found worthy to bear in your 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 all the graces we need from God.
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 but most importantly obtain for us the conversion and salvation of our souls, so that someday we may be united with Jesus, Mary and you for all eternity.
(mention request here…)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Pray for us, Saint Gemma,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
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.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Gemma, patroness of all students, pharmacists, those who have lost their parents, those suffering back injury or back pain, those suffering from headaches or migraines, and those struggling with temptations to impurity, we turn to you in this novena and trust in your intercession.
Lord, we humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy 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 your short life on earth, you gave a most beautiful example of angelic innocence and seraphic love and were found worthy to bear in your 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 all the graces we need from God.
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.
(mention request here…)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Pray for us, Saint Gemma,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
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.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
St Gemma, patroness of all students, pharmacists, those who have lost their parents, those suffering back injury or back pain, those suffering from headaches or migraines, and those struggling with temptations to impurity, we turn to you in this novena and trust in your intercession.
Lord, we humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy 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 your short life on earth, you gave a most beautiful example of angelic innocence and seraphic love and were found worthy to bear in your 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 all the graces we need from God.
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 here…)
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Pray for us, Saint Gemma,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
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.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Answered Prayers From This Novena
I want to say that the novena I said to St. Gemma exceeded my wildest expectations. I’m a true believer in these things but this was almost immediate. I had a disc issue in my back that was causing such debilitating pain I was almost helpless in certain situations. I had some relief from day one of the novena and progressively until by when I finished the ninth day it was as though the injury ever happened. Complete recovery!! I was told it would be a month at best for a lot of relief medically. I am so grateful to this blessed saint!! I know it was her intercession to our Lord that did it.
from K.E.
She helped me with my back pain daily. She helped my brother with his and his postop course. She is helping me with my migraines.
I also pray for the pharmacists in my life, there are many.
She is amazing.
from S.R.
St Gemma reminded me about the novena. I was one or two days late, but she wanted me to pray this novena.
My back started to hurt, and I had an MRI done. I have a herniated disc but without the pain I use to have.
I know St Gemma prayed for me to mother Mary and Jesus.
from I.M.
I thank St Gemma Galgani for begging our Lord Jesus Christ for helping me flee from sexual immorality.
Glory be to God!
from L.B.
Answered prayers through St Gemma’s Novena for remission of back pain!
from S.R.
This novena helped me with my back pain.
I no longer have it after the third or fourth day of the novena!
Even though God removed my pain, in thanksgiving I continued the novena through all nine days. Thank you St Gemma.
My brother’s back operation was successful through St Gemma’s intercession.
She helped cure my daughter’s back pain.
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