Prayer to Conceive a Child: "St. Mary Frances of Naples, in life and in death you have pleaded the cause of the childless and infertile. Through your prayers and intercession many thought to be sterile have conceived children and become parents. I (my spouse and I) now ask you to look upon me (us) as we ask your prayers and intercession that we may conceive and bring to birth a child who will serve and glorify God always and everywhere. Amen."
Prayer for a Child: "Lord, despite the barrenness of Elizabeth and the advanced years of Zechariah, you answered their prayers for a child in a marvelous way. You favored them with the conception and the birth of John the Baptist. I (we) pray that you give me (us) the grace of conceiving and bringing to birth a child who will honor and serve you and your people all the days of his or her life. Amen."
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