Saint Raymond Nonnatus, also known as Saint Raymond of Penyafort, was a 13th-century Spanish priest and a member of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). He is the patron saint of expectant mothers, midwives, and childbirth. The Catholic Church has approved several prayers dedicated to him. Here are some of them:
1. Prayer to Saint Raymond Nonnatus
O Saint Raymond Nonnatus,
you were dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel
and serving the needs of the poor and oppressed.
As the patron saint of expectant mothers and childbirth,
we ask for your intercession
for all those who are pregnant and in labor.
Pray for them, that they may have a safe delivery
and be filled with peace and joy
as they welcome their newborn into the world.
Help us to imitate your faith and compassion
in serving those in need.
Saint Raymond Nonnatus, pray for us.
Amen.
2. Novena Prayer to Saint Raymond Nonnatus
O Saint Raymond Nonnatus,
you who showed great compassion
towards mothers in childbirth
and those in danger of dying,
intercede for us before the throne of God.
Through your prayers,
may we be protected from all harm and danger,
and may the grace of God sustain us
in times of trial and difficulty.
Help us to trust in God's providence
and to live with faith and courage
in the face of adversity.
Saint Raymond Nonnatus,
pray for us and for all who call upon your name.
Amen.
3. Litany of Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Saint Raymond Nonnatus, pray for us.
St. Raymond, child of grace, pray for us.
St. Raymond, full of virtue, pray for us.
St. Raymond, mirror of purity, pray for us.
St. Raymond, vessel of temperance, pray for us.
St. Raymond, lover of poverty, pray for us.
St. Raymond, model of obedience, pray for us.
St. Raymond, example of humility, pray for us.
St. Raymond, pattern of chastity, pray for us.
St. Raymond, ornament of purity, pray for us.
St. Raymond, hero of abstinence, pray for us.
St. Raymond, terror of the demons, pray for us.
St. Raymond, champion of Christ, pray for us.
St. Raymond, servant of Mary, pray for us.
St. Raymond, faithful steward, pray for us.
St. Raymond, man of great prayer, pray for us.
St. Raymond, lily of innocence, pray for us.
St. Raymond, light of the Church, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Pray for us, O blessed Raymond,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God, who by wonderful providence
have strengthened your Church
through the merits and teachings of your Confessor,
Saint Raymond Nonnatus,
grant us, we beseech you,
to be fortified by his intercession
against all adversities.
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
These prayers honor Saint Raymond Nonnatus and seek his intercession for protection, guidance, and assistance, especially for expectant mothers and those facing difficulties in childbirth.
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