Saint Gerard

A humble servant of God who exemplified living out the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, St. Gerard stayed close to the poor. He served as sacristan, gardener, porter, and tailor. However, because of his great piety, extraordinary wisdom, and his gift of reading consciences, he was permitted to counsel communities of religious women. Majella was often called on by the poor and the sick. Wherever his presence was demanded he graciously presented himself. He was there to "do the Will of God."

This humble servant of God also had faculties associated with certain mystics including, levitation, bi-location and the ability to read souls. His charity, obedience, and selfless service as well as his ceaseless mortification for Christ, made him the perfect model of lay brothers.

Saint Gerard is the patron saint of expectant mothers. 

His feast day is October 16.

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