Surpassing Expectations

The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer

remember in their prayers today

and wish a very happy feastday to all

the many 

Mothers, Expectant Mothers and Hopeful Mothers-to-Be

who have requested relics of St Gerard and prayers 

during this last year. 

(Relics may be obtained here.)

If you are that soul who 

like Holy Anna, Sarah, Rebecca and Elizabeth

longs to bear yourself 

that long desired little infant,

take heart on this

beautiful feast of the Church 

when we remember that on the eighth day from hence

Most Holy Mary Immaculate

will bring forth into the world a Saviour, 

"now" still hidden in her spotless womb.

Ask of her that long sought for blessing.

She will surely

surpass all your expectations!

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,

 that never was it known that anyone

 who fled to thy protection,

 implored thy help, or sought thine intercession

 was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence,

I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother;

 to thee do I come, before thee I stand,

 sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate,

 despise not my petitions,

 but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Amen.