Gianna s maternity home 15605 county road 15, minto, north dakota, 58261 as a notforprofit corporation designated by the irs as tax exempt under section 501c3, we rely on the generosity and kindness of others. This would be a wonderful gift for an engaged couple, or any married couple, seeking to love each other more deeply. But on to this specific book about saint gianna beretta molla. Gianna beretta molla and her husband, pietro, are very engaging in their offering of mini geographic profiles of their environmentponte nuovo and courmayeuras well the workings of a genuinely healthy and sincere catholicchristian oriented marriage. Saint gianna beretta molta a womans life 19221962 pelucchi, giuliana on.
The shrine gift shop offers a selection of books, devotional medals and st. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. You have taught us that there is no greater love than to lay down ones life for others. Saint gianna beretta molla the gift of life the catholic. Saint gianna beretta molla ess encounter the saints. One example is the national gianna center for womens health and fertility. Copyright, the society of gianna beretta molla, all rights reserved. She is known for giving her life for that of her unborn child, and is now a catholic saint.
Gianna molla 1923 1962 risked her life in order to save her unborn child. The life of saint gianna gianna beretta molla was born in magenta near milan on october 4, 1922. On may 16, 2004, our holy father declared gianna beretta molla a saint of the church. This is a very powerful story about a strong female role model. While certainly a suitable resource for transforming an entire parish community, this book is unique in regard to writings on stewardship, as it focuses on the spirituality of the catholic individual and herhis search for a life with deeper meaning. Love letters to my husband by blessed gianna beretta molla, edited by elio guerriero. You may have heard about her life and the painful circumstances which ultimately led to her rapid beatification in 1994 and canonization in 2004. Relic rosary 3rd class saint gianna beretta molla patron mothers physicians unborn children wives families uterine and breast cancer madre embarazada y.
She was born in magenta near milano, the 10th of alberto and maria beretta s children. It is the first prolife and catholic healthcare center for women in new york. Gianna beretta molla, as well as the answered prayers of women asking for help during difficult pregnancies and of infertile couples asking for the gift of a child. Gianna suffered unspeakable pains while continually praising god, giving him thanks and sighing, jesus, i love you. She earned medical and surgical degrees in 1949, opened a medical office, and also worked at hospital doing pediatrics. Love letters to my husband saint gianna beretta molla. Cunningham is the past president of the society of saint gianna beretta molla, based in philadelphia go online to. Gianna beretta molla was an italian doctor, born in 1922, to a large family in magenta, italy. Francis of assisi, october 4, 1922, in magenta, an italian town near milan. Gianna beretta molla was born in magenta, italy on october 4, 1922. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Gianna molla is the first married laywoman to be declared a saint there are many widows, but her husband is still alive and helped write the book. Gianna beretta molla 4 october 1922 28 april 1962 was an italian roman catholic pediatrician. Little did they or anyone else know that only 42 years later this wife, mother and physician would be canonized a saint of the catholic church.
Donna meravigliosa amante della vita, sposa, madre, medico professionista esemplare. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. Join facebook to connect with santa gianna beretta molla and others you may know. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Beretta molla, gianna saint 19221962 worldcat identities.
The nursing nun asked to other nurses to join her in this request to gianna and immediately the young mother was healed. Saint gianna was a wife and mother, and a physician, who died on easter saturday, april 28, 1962, following. Catholic action for faith and family, 2008 is a wonderful introduction to the life and spirituality of this saint, at whose canonization, pope john paul ii stated, the extreme sacrifice. Her husband and children attended the canonization. Thank you in particular for the example of saint gianna beretta molla. Gianna beretta molla was declared a saint on may 16, 2004. The daughter of a saint speaks of her mothers holiness. Gianna s story is rather extraordinary, especially since her husband and children are still alive. He proposed her as a model for all mothers saying, a woman of exceptional love, an outstanding wife and mother, she gave witness in her daily life to the demanding values of the gospel. Connecting to be my disciples grade 1, chapter 6 grade 5, chapter 6.
He has worked closely with ignatius press in the publication of the recent book saint gianna molla. It contains indepth information about her life and viewpoints, with much content including direct quotations from her writings and letters as supplied by her husband, pietro molla. Saunt gianna beretta molla 4 october 1922 28 apryle 1962 wis an italian pediatrician, wife an mither who is best kent for refusin baith an abortion an a hysterectomy whan she wis pregnant wi her fowert bairn, despite knawin that continuin wi the pregnancy coud result in her daith. This year, archbishop richard gagnon, archbishop of. This book is a disciples response to stewardship in the 21st century. Gianna molla and her husband, pietro molla, are beautiful examples to all who are marriedor want to be marriedof what constitutes true love. This is a fast moving book and serves as a good overview of gianna mollas life. Gianna beretta molla was a simple, but more than ever, significant messenger of divine love. They are beautifully written, luminous, winsome pearls. She is truly a saint for our times, whom you called from this world just 50 years ago. Molla refused both an abortion and a hysterectomy while pregnant with her fourth child despite knowing that continuing the refusal could result in her own death which later occurred. Her testimony for human life is good news for the men and women of our time.
Her parents, devout catholics and thirdorder franciscans, had her baptized on october 11 in the basilica of san martino. She was also a skier and mountain climber who also enjoyed concerts and theater. Love letters to my husband by gianna beretta molla book. She was very involved in catholic action and with the st. Which christian service organizations are active in your parish or local community. Provide some respite by offering to prepare dinner, babysit, or run errands.
As the tenth of thirteen children, gianna was raised as a roman catholic. As a child she was open to faith and christian values. When complications arose during her fourth pregnancy, she sacrificed her own life for the. Her parents taught her that life was a wonderful gift from god. Reflections on saint gianna on the occasion of her youngest daughters birthday, april 21. Growing up in poland just after the first world war, little karol lolek wojtyla could hardly have imagined the amazing path his life.
Apr 27, 2015 god our father, we praise you and we bless you because in saint gianna beretta molla you have given us one who witnessed to the gospel as a young woman, as a wife, as a mother, and as a doctor. It was the first time a man witnessed his wifes canonization. Apr 28, 2018 saint gianna beretta molla october 4, 1922 april 28, 1962 was an italian pediatrician, wife and mother who is best known for refusing both an abortion and a hysterectomy when she was pregnant with her fourth child, despite knowing that continuing with the pregnancy could result in her death. Do you know a pregnant woman or parents of young children. In a letter to her future husband a few days before their marriage, she wrote. St gianna beretta molla novena pray catholic novenas. Love is the most beautiful sentiment the lord has put into the soul of men and women. Gianna has inspired the creation of many prolife organizations and medical centers. Your purchases support the pastoral mission and ministry of st.
At threeyearsold, gianna and her family moved to bergamo, and she grew up in the lombardy region of italy. The gift of life tells the inspiring story of saint gianna from her awaited birth to her touching death. When suffering from a lifethreatening disease while pregnant, she rejected. This book reveals the friendly and loving gianna while we see her coping with the death of her siblings and later her parents, moving to different places throughout her childhood years, struggling with schoolwork, falling in love with her future husband. Gianna molla is the first woman physician to have been declared a saint, which was done by pope john paul ii in 2004. This shrine, a place of prayer and intercession, receives visitors from many places who come to pray, burn a candle and touch the first class relic of this contemporary saint. On april 11, 1978, cardinal giovanni colombo and sixteen bishops of the lombardy episcopal conference requested of pope john paul ii the introduction of the cause of beatification of the servant of god gianna beretta molla. During her last pregnancy saint gianna was found to have a noncancerous uterine. She was the tenth of thirteen children in her family. Just a few days after my beautiful baby girl was born i went up to heaven to be with jesus. When one does ones own duty, one must not be concerned, because gods help will not be lacking.
She was born in magenta near milano, the 10th of alberto and maria berettas children. The saint is also the eponym of saint gianna s maternity home in warsaw in north dakota. Saint gianna beretta molla was a wife, mother, and pediatrician. Feb 04, 2015 a true saint of our times, gianna molla was a mother and doctor who loved the arts, culture and fashion. She died rather than abort her baby to save her own life. Already as a youth she willingly accepted the gift of faith and the clearly christian education that she received from her excellent parents.
It contains indepth information about her life and viewpoints, with. This is a marvelous book for anyone interested in learning more about st. The gianna center provides care with specialized gynecologic care. Gianna beretta molla a medical doctor, canonized a saint in 2004 and her husband pietro who worked as an engineer. Jul 28, 2012 i had the good fortune, while in lourdes last year, to spend some time with gianna emanuela molla, the daughter of st. Meet the saints and experience the heroism and holiness of some of gods greatest friends. The book begins with words from two cardinals followed by two prefaces, one written by pietro molla and the other by his. We thank you for the example of the saints whose lives reflect your own holiness and the profound dignity of human life. Find out what their needs are and organize a fundraiser. She was devout from an early age and became dedicated to apostolic work to the needy as a young woman.
Giannas dvd biography love is a choice, as well as mementos commemorating dedication of the shrine of saint gianna. Learn more about saint gianna beretta molla and her family. Gianna beretta molla novena most powerful catholic. Wife, mother, doctor by pietro molla and elio guerriero 2004. You can help your children celebrate her feast with our saint gianna beretta molla magnet and saint stickers. Gianna beretta molla parish roman catholic church an oasis of faith at the gateway to the shore all the strength of satans reign is due to lukewarm catholics. She is also the first canonized woman physician, and was a working mom four decades ago when that was rare. While it is clearly written by someone who admires her very much, and who shows no chinks in the armor of this womanone might certainly read other books and delve deeperthis book is still a good introduction to saint giannas life. Gianna beretta molla, a mother and doctor who gave her life for her unborn child in 1962. The letters of saint gianna beretta and pietro molla presents, in a faithful and precise translation, letters exchanged between st. Gianna beretta molla is the inspiration behind the gianna center in new york. On mothers day in 1994, the year of the family, pope john paul ii beatified gianna beretta molla in the presence of her husband, siblings, and children. Jun 01, 2004 on sunday, may 16, 2004, pope john paul ii canonized blessed gianna beretta molla, a wife, mother and pediatrician. A modern day hero of divine love is a brilliant book, timely, relative, pertinent, and.
Beretta molla, gianna, molla, blessed gianna beretta, molla, beretta. Be living witnesses of the greatness and beauty of christianity. Saint gianna beretta molla was only thirty nine years old when she died in 1962, one week after giving birth to her daughter, gianna emanuela. The following year, on good friday, gianna was admitted to monza maternity hospital. Saint gianna beretta molla our lady of lourdes church. There are many unofficial miracles attributed to the intercession of st. Gianna beretta molla was an italian pediatrician born in magenta in the kingdom of italy on october 4, 1922. Saint gianna beretta molla gianna francesca beretta was born on october 4, 1922, in magenta milan, italy, into a devout catholic family, the tenth of thirteen children, only nine of whom survived to adulthood. In less than 40 years, gianna beretta molla became a pediatric physician, a wife, a mother and a saint. We thank you because through the gift of her life, we can learn to welcome and honor every human person. Gianna beretta molla was a pediatrician, wife, and mom of four children.
Fifty eight years ago today saint gianna molla gave birth to her youngest daughter. Gianna beretta molla, it is the first canadian shrine dedicated to saint gianna. Gianna emmanuela survived but on april 28, 1962, gianna beretta molla entered eternity at the young age of 39. Blessed gianna, now saint gianna beretta molla, is a unique yet admirable figure among the vast array of. Her daughter, gianna emanuela, was born the next day but saint gianna expired seven days later, on april 28, 1962. She was the last saint canonized by the pope before his death. On tuesday, april 24, we celebrated the feast of our parish patroness saint gianna beretta molla within the context of our 7. Sterling silver medal comes with stainless steel chain.
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