Novena to St. Rita of Cascia

PRAYERS TO ST. RITA OF CASCIA

Patroness of impossible causes

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Novena Prayer to St Rita of Cascia

O Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, whose pleadings before thy Divine Lord are almost irresistible, who for thy lavishness in granting favors hast been called the advocate of the hopeless and even of the impossible; St. Rita so humble, so pure, so mortified, so patient and of such compassionate love for thy Crucified Jesus that thou couldst obtain from him whatsoever thou askest, on account of which all confidently have recourse to thee, expecting, if not always relief, at least comfort; be propitious to our petition, showing thy power with God on behalf of the suppliant; be lavish to us as thou hast been in so many wonderful cases, or the greater glory of God, for the spreading of thine own devotion, and for the consolation of those who trust in thee.

We promise, if our petition is granted, to glorify, thee by making known thy favor, to bless and sing thy praises forever. Relying upon thy merits and power before the Sacred Heart of Jesus,

We pray: (mention your request)

· Obtain for us our request by the singular merits of thy childhood,

· By thy perfect union with the Divine Will,

· By the heroic sufferings during thy married life,

· By the consolation thou didst experience at the conversion of thy husband,

· By the sacrifice of thy children rather than see them grievously offend God,

· By thy miraculous entrance into the convent,

· By thy severe penances and thrice daily bloody scourgings,

· By the suffering caused by the wound thou didst receive from the thorn of thy crucified Savior,

· By the divine love which consumed thy heart,

· By that remarkable devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, on which alone thou didst exist for four years,

· By the happiness with which thou didst part from thy trials to join thy Divine Spouse,

· By the perfect example thou gavest to people of every state of life.

Pray for us, O holy St. Rita, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Pray to St Rita and she will answer your prayers. Tell everyone once your prayers have been answered.

Prayers to St. Rita

Dear Rita, model wife and widow, you yourself suffered in a long illness showing patience out of love for God. Teach us to pray as you did. Many invoke you for help, full of confidence in your intercession. Deign to come now to our aid for the relief and cure of (mention your request). To God all things are possible; may this healing give glory to the Lord. Amen.

God, through the prayers of St. Rita, may we learn to bear our crosses in life in the same spirit in which she bore hers. Amen.

O Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, whose pleadings before thy Divine Lord are almost irresistible, who for thy lavishness in granting favors hast been called the Advocate of the Hopeless and even of the Impossible; St. Rita, so humble, so pure, so mortified, so patient and of such compassionate love for thy Crucified Jesus that thou couldst obtain from Him whatsoever thou askest, on account of which all confidently have recourse to thee, expecting, if not always relief, at least comfort; be propitious to our petition, showing thy power with God on behalf of thy suppliant; be lavish to us, as thou hast been in so many wonderful cases, for the greater glory of God, for the spreading of thine own devotion, and for the consolation of those who trust in thee. We promise, if our petition is granted, to glorify, thee by making known thy favor, to bless and sing thy praises forever.

Relying then upon thy merits and power before the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we pray: (mention your request). Obtain for us our request.

Pray for us, 0 holy St. Rita, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Invocations to St. Rita

St. Rita, Advocate of the Impossible, pray for us.

St. Rita, Advocate of the Impossible, pray for us.

Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father, three (3) times.

Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Mercy and God of all consolation, who through the intercession of St. Rita, comforts us in all our tribulations. Amen.

Prayer

Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, so humble, pure and patient, whose pleadings with thy Divine Spouse are irresistible, obtain for us from thy Crucified Jesus our request. (mention your request) Be propitious toward us, for the greater glory of God, and we promise to honor thee and to sing thy praises forever. Amen.

Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father, three (3) times.

Indulgenced Prayer

O glorious St. Rita, who didst miraculously participate in the sorrowful Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, obtain for me the graces to suffer with resignation the troubles of this life, and protect me in all my needs. Amen.

Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father, three (3) times.

Novena Prayer to St Rita

O holy protectress of those who are in utmost need, shining as a star of hope in the midst of darkness, in patience and fortitude as the patriarch Job, scourge of devils, health of the sick, deliverer of those in extreme need, admiration of saints and model of all states! With confident trust, and firmly united to the adorable will of my God, through the merits of my only Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and in particular of that painful crown of thorns which with a tender devotion thou didst daily contemplate; through the merits of the most sweet Virgin Mary and thine own excellent graces and virtues, I implore thee with my whole heart and soul, to obtain my earnest petition, provided it be for the greater glory of God and my salvation (mention your request).

Guide and purify my intention, O holy protectress and most dear advocate, that I may obtain the pardon of all my sins and the grace to persevere daily, as thou didst, in walking with courage and generosity and unwavering fidelity upon the heavenward path on which the love of my sweet Lord desires to lead me. Amen.