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Frater Anselm Rodriguez, O. Praem., a religious seminarian who is a friend in St Gemma, kindly shared with me a "Litany of St Gemma" that he himself comprised, which consists of titles and statements coming from Gemma herself, with some from her spiritual director Venerable Fr. Germanus Ruoppolo C.P., along with some pertaining to Gemma's holy life.
For more of an explanation, frater Anselm writes:
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Mr. Dallaire,
Blessed be Jesus and Mary! I have attached the "Litany of St. Gemma" as I promised some weeks ago. As you'll notice, almost all of the titles come from St. Gemma herself, her apparitions, or from the words of Ven. Germanus- the remaining titles are my attempt to summarize significant aspects of her holy life. I hope that this litany proves to be of spiritual benefit to you and increases your love for our dear Gemma. Thank you again for all the great work you do in spreading her devotion.
In Christ, Our Lady, and St. Gemma,
fr. Anselm Rodriguez, O.Praem.
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And when I asked him for permission to publish the Litany here, he kindly replied:
Mr. Dallaire,
Blessed be Jesus and Mary! You may post the Litany if you wish--may it inspire more ardent devotion to St. Gemma and bring greater glory to God!
In Christ, Our Lady, and St. Gemma,
fr. Anselm
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Litany of St.
Gemma
(Ecclesiastical approval for private use)
Lord, have mercy on us. —Christ, have mercy
on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear
us. —Jesus, graciously
hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, —Have mercy on us...
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Holy
Mary, —Pray for us...
St.
Gemma,
Living
icon of Jesus,
Flower
of Christ’s Passion,
Bearer
of our Savior’s Wounds,
Lover
of the Cross,
Victim
of Divine Love,
Victim
for souls,
Model
of simplicity,
Model
of love,
Model
of humility,
Model
of purity,
Model
of prayer,
Model
of penance,
Model
of obedience,
Consolation
of the Sacred Heart,
Worthy
spouse of the Lamb of God,
Beloved
daughter of Mary,
Child
of dolors,
Friend
of the angels,
Friend
of the saints,
Scourge
of demons,
Seraphic
virgin,
Spotless
lily of Paradise,
Precious
gem of Christ,
Powerful
intercessor before God’s Holy Throne,
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 St. Gemma, —That
we may boast in nothing but the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let
us pray.
O God, Who have made the virgin,
St. Gemma Galgani, a living image of your suffering Son; grant, through her intercession,
that joined with the Passion of Christ, we may also be made sharers in His
eternal glory, Who lives and reigns in union with You and the Holy Spirit, one
God, forever and ever. Amen.
(Ecclesiastical approval for private use)
4 comments:
Thanking the Lord for using you for His glory and for continuing sweet rememberance and reverence for our Gemma on earth as in heaven.
Saint Gemma you may not be as well known, as the most well know Saints that have lived. But, Saint Gemma I see you as my most second favorite, next to the Blessed Mother. I look to you as my friend and in time, I am looking forward to meeting you in heaven 🙏
Happy Feast Day, Saint Gemma! She is my confirmation Saint!
For the month of May 2024 I've chosen to pray this particular litany and to include st.Gemma as patroness in my daily rosary for the souls in purgatory.
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