St. Gianna Beretta Molla, a dedicated physician and mother, is revered for her profound love for family and unwavering faith, ultimately sacrificing her life to save her unborn child.
About St. Gianna Beretta
St. Gianna Beretta Mollawas born in Magenta near Milano, the tenth of Alberto and Maria Beretta’s 13 children. An active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and a leader in the Catholic Action movement, Gianna also enjoyed skiing and mountain climbing.
She earned degrees in medicine and surgery from the University of Pavia, eventually specializing in pediatrics. In 1952, Gianna opened a clinic in the small town of Mesero, where she met engineer Pietro Molla.
Shortly before their 1955 marriage, Gianna wrote to Pietro: “Love is the most beautiful sentiment that the Lord has put into the soul of men and women.” In the next four years the Mollas had three children: Pierluigi, Mariolina, and Laura. Two pregnancies following ended in miscarriage.
Early in her final pregnancy, doctors discovered that Gianna had both a child and a tumor in her uterus. She allowed the surgeons to remove the tumor but not to perform the complete hysterectomy that they recommended, which would have killed the child.
Seven months later in April 1962, Gianna Emanuela Molla was born at the hospital in Monza, but post-operative complications resulted in an infection for her mother. The following week Gianna Molla died at home, and was buried in the cemetery of Mesero.
Gianna Emanuela went on to become a physician herself. Gianna Beretta Molla was beatified in 1994 and canonized 10 years later. Her liturgical feast is celebrated on April 28.
Why Pray the St. Gianna Beretta Novena?
Praying the St. Gianna Beretta Novena is a heartfelt way to seek the intercession of a saint who exemplified love, sacrifice, and commitment to family in the face of challenging circumstances.
This novena encourages individuals to reflect on the values of motherhood, selflessness, and faith, drawing inspiration from St. Gianna’s courageous decision to prioritize her child’s life.
By dedicating nine days to prayer, participants can present their personal intentions, especially regarding family issues, health concerns, or the sanctity of life.
Additionally, invoking St. Gianna fosters a spirit of hope and resilience, reminding believers of the importance of trusting in God’s plan. Ultimately, the St. Gianna Beretta Novena serves as a powerful call to live out one’s faith through love and service to others, especially within the family.
St. Gianna Beretta Novena Prayers
Novena to St. Gianna Beretta is a nine-day prayer experience designed to deepen your faith, strengthen your relationship with God, and seek the powerful intercession of St. Gianna Beretta.
You can pray the St. Gianna Beretta Novena for any intention!
St. Gianna Beretta Novena Day 1
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God,Through your Son Jesus Christ You have destroyed deathAnd have made us the People of Life. We thank you for the example of the saints Whose lives reflect your own holiness And the profound dignity of human life. Thank you in particular for the example of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla.
She is truly a saint for our times, Whom you called from this world just 50 years ago.
Thank you for her example of being a loving wife, A devoted mother, a caring physician, and a woman of Catholic action. Thank you for the crowning act of her life, By which she sacrificed her life for that of her child. May her example inspire all of us To lay down our lives for one another, Especially for our unborn brothers and sisters, And hence to both discover and proclaim The very meaning of love.
(Mention your request here…)
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen
St. Gianna Molla, pray for us!
Pray for all mothers and their unborn children. Beg from God the grace for us all to build a culture of life. Amen
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Gianna Beretta Novena Day 2
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God,Through your Son Jesus Christ You have destroyed death And have made us the People of Life. We thank you for the example of the saints Whose lives reflect your own holiness And the profound dignity of human life. Thank you in particular for the example of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla.
She is truly a saint for our times, Whom you called from this world just 50 years ago.
Thank you for her example of being a loving wife, A devoted mother, a caring physician, and a woman of Catholic action. Thank you for the crowning act of her life, By which she sacrificed her life for that of her child. May her example inspire all of us To lay down our lives for one another, Especially for our unborn brothers and sisters, And hence to both discover and proclaim The very meaning of love.
(Mention your request here…)
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen
St. Gianna Molla, pray for us!
Pray for all mothers and their unborn children. Beg from God the grace for us all to build a culture of life. Amen
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Gianna Beretta Novena Day 3
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God,Through your Son Jesus Christ You have destroyed death And have made us the People of Life. We thank you for the example of the saints Whose lives reflect your own holiness And the profound dignity of human life. Thank you in particular for the example of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla.
She is truly a saint for our times, Whom you called from this world just 50 years ago.
Thank you for her example of being a loving wife, A devoted mother, a caring physician, and a woman of Catholic action. Thank you for the crowning act of her life, By which she sacrificed her life for that of her child. May her example inspire all of us To lay down our lives for one another, Especially for our unborn brothers and sisters, And hence to both discover and proclaim The very meaning of love.
(Mention your request here…)
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen
St. Gianna Molla, pray for us!
Pray for all mothers and their unborn children. Beg from God the grace for us all to build a culture of life. Amen
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Gianna Beretta Novena Day 4
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God,Through your Son Jesus Christ You have destroyed death And have made us the People of Life. We thank you for the example of the saints Whose lives reflect your own holiness And the profound dignity of human life. Thank you in particular for the example of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla.
She is truly a saint for our times, Whom you called from this world just 50 years ago.
Thank you for her example of being a loving wife, A devoted mother, a caring physician, and a woman of Catholic action. Thank you for the crowning act of her life, By which she sacrificed her life for that of her child. May her example inspire all of us To lay down our lives for one another, Especially for our unborn brothers and sisters, And hence to both discover and proclaim The very meaning of love.
(Mention your request here…)
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen
St. Gianna Molla, pray for us!
Pray for all mothers and their unborn children. Beg from God the grace for us all to build a culture of life. Amen
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Gianna Beretta Novena Day 5
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God,Through your Son Jesus Christ You have destroyed death And have made us the People of Life. We thank you for the example of the saints Whose lives reflect your own holiness And the profound dignity of human life. Thank you in particular for the example of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla.
She is truly a saint for our times, Whom you called from this world just 50 years ago.
Thank you for her example of being a loving wife, A devoted mother, a caring physician, and a woman of Catholic action. Thank you for the crowning act of her life, By which she sacrificed her life for that of her child. May her example inspire all of us To lay down our lives for one another, Especially for our unborn brothers and sisters, And hence to both discover and proclaim The very meaning of love.
(Mention your request here…)
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen
St. Gianna Molla, pray for us!
Pray for all mothers and their unborn children. Beg from God the grace for us all to build a culture of life. Amen
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Gianna Beretta Novena Day 6
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God,Through your Son Jesus Christ You have destroyed death And have made us the People of Life. We thank you for the example of the saints Whose lives reflect your own holiness And the profound dignity of human life. Thank you in particular for the example of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla.
She is truly a saint for our times, Whom you called from this world just 50 years ago.
Thank you for her example of being a loving wife, A devoted mother, a caring physician, and a woman of Catholic action. Thank you for the crowning act of her life, By which she sacrificed her life for that of her child. May her example inspire all of us To lay down our lives for one another, Especially for our unborn brothers and sisters, And hence to both discover and proclaim The very meaning of love.
(Mention your request here…)
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen
St. Gianna Molla, pray for us!
Pray for all mothers and their unborn children. Beg from God the grace for us all to build a culture of life. Amen
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Gianna Beretta Novena Day 7
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God,Through your Son Jesus Christ You have destroyed death And have made us the People of Life. We thank you for the example of the saints Whose lives reflect your own holiness And the profound dignity of human life. Thank you in particular for the example of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla.
She is truly a saint for our times, Whom you called from this world just 50 years ago.
Thank you for her example of being a loving wife, A devoted mother, a caring physician, and a woman of Catholic action. Thank you for the crowning act of her life, By which she sacrificed her life for that of her child. May her example inspire all of us To lay down our lives for one another, Especially for our unborn brothers and sisters, And hence to both discover and proclaim The very meaning of love.
(Mention your request here…)
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen
St. Gianna Molla, pray for us!
Pray for all mothers and their unborn children. Beg from God the grace for us all to build a culture of life. Amen
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Gianna Beretta Novena Day 8
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God,Through your Son Jesus Christ You have destroyed death And have made us the People of Life. We thank you for the example of the saints Whose lives reflect your own holiness And the profound dignity of human life. Thank you in particular for the example of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla.
She is truly a saint for our times, Whom you called from this world just 50 years ago.
Thank you for her example of being a loving wife, A devoted mother, a caring physician, and a woman of Catholic action. Thank you for the crowning act of her life, By which she sacrificed her life for that of her child. May her example inspire all of us To lay down our lives for one another, Especially for our unborn brothers and sisters, And hence to both discover and proclaim The very meaning of love.
(Mention your request here…)
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen
St. Gianna Molla, pray for us!
Pray for all mothers and their unborn children. Beg from God the grace for us all to build a culture of life. Amen
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…
St. Gianna Beretta Novena Day 9
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God,Through your Son Jesus Christ You have destroyed death And have made us the People of Life. We thank you for the example of the saints Whose lives reflect your own holiness And the profound dignity of human life. Thank you in particular for the example of Saint Gianna Beretta Molla.
She is truly a saint for our times, Whom you called from this world just 50 years ago.
Thank you for her example of being a loving wife, A devoted mother, a caring physician, and a woman of Catholic action. Thank you for the crowning act of her life, By which she sacrificed her life for that of her child. May her example inspire all of us To lay down our lives for one another, Especially for our unborn brothers and sisters, And hence to both discover and proclaim The very meaning of love.
(Mention your request here…)
We pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen
St. Gianna Molla, pray for us!
Pray for all mothers and their unborn children. Beg from God the grace for us all to build a culture of life. Amen
Say 1: Our Father… Say 1: Hail Mary… Say 1: Glory Be…