The intercession of the Saints is real and powerful. Throughout my struggle with secondary infertility I have found such comfort and hope in asking the Saints’ intercession.
Spiritual Support During the Struggle with Infertility
Here are some of my favorite Saints, along with a few beautiful Bible verses, that have helped me during these past four years of my infertility.
Even if you don’t experience infertility, please take a few minutes today to ask the intercession of these Saints and pray for the couples who do struggle with it!
Bible Verses to Pray
- And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord. // Luke 1:45
- I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. // Philippians 4:13
- More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us. // Romans 5:3-5
- And he said, “At this season, when the time comes round, you shall embrace a son.” // 2 Kings 4:16
- Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. // Romans 12:12
- He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the Lord! // Psalm 113:9
- And behold, your kinswoman Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For with God nothing will be impossible. // Luke 1:36-37
- For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in Him but also suffer for His sake. // Philippians 1:29
- For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. // Romans 8:18
- We know that in everything God works for good with those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. // Romans 8:28
- Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. // Psalm 37:4
- Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him. // James 1:12
- For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in His steps. // 1 Peter 2:21
Saints To Befriend
- Mary Mother of God (Our Lady of La Leche, Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Guadalupe)
- Saint Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mary
- Saints Anne and Joachim, parents of the Virgin Mary
- Saint Gianna Beretta Molla
- Saint Philomena
- Saint Gerard Majella
- Saint Raymond Nonnatus
- Saint Jude
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Collette of Corbie
- Saint Nicholas
- Saint Dominic de Guzmán
- Saint Elizabeth, mother of Saint John the Baptist
- Saint Casilda of Toledo
- Saint Mary Frances of the Five Wounds
- Saint Josemaría Escrivá
- Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina
- Saint Charbel Makhlouf
Holy Women, Not Yet Declared
- Chiara Corbella Petrillo
- Frances Chesterton, wife of G.K. Chesterton
- Blessed Joan of Aza
Please share any Bible verses or Saints that would help those experiencing infertility! And please share any miracle stories or testimonies you have experienced through the Saints’ intercession in the comments below!
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When planning for a child, things don’t work by just pressing a button and they certainly don’t always work instantly. Just pray and seek a doctor.
Wow this is sooo awesome!! I’ve been struggling with infertility for seven years. I had not come across a list like this. I was trying to do one for myself. Thanks soo much
so glad, sister!
I’m sorry you are experiencing infertility, Claire! I am, too. My husband and I have been married 5 years without conceiving. When I told friends about it, many of them would recommend praying a novena to this or that saint or going on a pilgrimage to various shrines. I realized at some point that I was subconsciously interpreting these suggestions as, “God hasn’t blessed you with a baby yet because you haven’t prayed to the right saint.” Once I was aware of that lie, I felt so much more free to continue seeking the saints’ intercession while trusting in God’s love for me and His mysterious plan.
how special, sister!
Thank you for all the wonderful verses and saint list! There is a wonderful book I highly recommend called “31 days of prayer during infertility”. I used it the first time we were TTC. And am going to start working through it again for TTC a second time. You can buy it on Amazon. Just throwing it out there as a resource for everyone!
Thanks so much for the input!