God, our Father, Thou hast granted to Thy Church the gift of St.

Gianna Beretta Molla. In her youth she lovingly sought Thee and drew

other young people to Thee, involving them in the care of the sick and

the elderly.

We thank Thee for the gift of this young woman so deeply committed

to Thee. Through her example, give us the grace to dedicate our

lives to Thy service, for the joy of our brothers and sisters.

Glory be...

Jesus, Redeemer of humanity, Thou called St. Gianna to become a

doctor, a role she lived as a mission to comfort bodies and souls. She

saw Thee in the sick, needy and weak.

We thank Thee because, through this servant, Thou revealed Thyself to

us as "One who serves" and alleviates the sufferings of all men and women.

As we treasure her example, may we become generous Christians at the

service of our brothers and sisters, especially those with whom Thou deign

to share Your Cross.

Glory be...

God, Sanctifying Spirit, Thou who love the Church as Thy bride,

Thou poured into the heart of St. Gianna a share of Thy love so that

she could give it to her family, cooperate with Thee in the wonderful

plan of creation, and give life to new children who could know and

love Thee.

We thank Thee for this model wife and for her encouraging example.

Grant us serene and Christian mothers who are committed to transforming

our families into cenacles of faith, love, generosity, and service.

Glory be...

O God, Creator and Lover of the human family, Thou remained

with St. Gianna when she painfully had to choose between her life and

the life of the child she had awaited for so long.

Trusting Thee alone and aware of Thy commandment to respect human

life, St. Gianna found the courage to do her duty as a mother and

to say "yes" to her baby's life, thus generously giving her own.

Through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Jesus, and after the example

of St. Gianna, inspire all mothers to welcome with love the seeds of a new life.

Help us respect the gift of human life.

Grant us the grace to find inspiration in St. Gianna, a model spouse and mother who, after the example of Christ, gave up her life for the life of others.

Hail Mary...

With ecclesiastical approval

Angelo Mascheroni

Auxiliary Bishop of Milan

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