What is Saint Gemma Galgani most known for?
What is Saint Gemma Galgani most known for?
Adolescence. At age 16, Galgani developed spinal meningitis, but recovered. She attributed her extraordinary cure to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the intercession of Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows and Marguerite Marie Alacoque.
What miracles did St Gemma Galgani perform?
Famous Miracles When people placed a relic of Gemma on the woman’s body and prayed for her healing, the woman fell asleep and woke up the next morning cured. Doctors confirmed that cancer had completely disappeared from her body.
Why is St Gemma Galgani the patron saint of students?
The daughter of a pharmacist, Gemma was well-loved in school by peers and teachers. Known for her love of prayer, she was a quiet and reserved child. She excelled in academics, showing great promise intellectually, and for this is known as patroness of students.
Who is the patron saint of joy?
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| Saint Philip Neri Cong. Orat. | |
|---|---|
| Canonized | 12 March 1622 by Pope Gregory XV |
| Feast | 26 May |
| Patronage | Rome, Italy; Candida, Italy; Mandaluyong, Philippines; US Special Forces; Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest; Catbalogan, Philippines; laughter; joy; comedians; artists; writers |
What to say to Saint Gemma Galgani?
V. Pray for us, Saint Gemma Galgani. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ Jesus. and suffering. Guide us on our way and help us to live by Your Grace and remain a temple of Your Holy Spirit. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.**
What is the prayer of Saint Gemma to Jesus?
Another prayer from Saint Gemma to Jesus: O my crucified God, behold me at Your feet; do not cast me out, now that I appear before You as a sinner. I have offended You exceedingly in the past, my Jesus, but it shall be so no longer.
Why did Saint Gemma invoke the Virgin Mother?
So alarmed were you, Saint Gemma, at the thought of a lost soul being eternally damned; that you invoked and begged Mary, the Eternal Virgin Mother of God, to help you plead for the most wretched of souls: Thus ensuring mercy from her Son Jesus for even the most horrific of sinners!
How can I pray for someone who has been wounded by stigmata?
Show Him the stigmata which His love has given you. Remind Him of the blood which flowed from these same wounds, the excruciating pain which you have suffered and the tears which you have shed for the salvation of souls. Place all this as your precious treasure in a chalice of love and Jesus will hear you. Amen. -St Gemma, pray for us!