Saint Rita of Cascia
NOVENA TO ST. RITA DEL CASCIA
(pray for 9 days or 9 hours straight)
O Holy Patroness of those in need,
Saint 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 supplicant; 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 thee grant my request
(state your specific request or intention here!).
Amen.
DAILY PRAYER TO SAINT RITA
Dear Saint Rita, during your entire life on earth you found your happiness by following the will of our heavenly Father.Help me to be as trusting of God in all his designs for me., Help me this day to give myself to him as you did, without limit, without fear, without counting the cost. Help me to be generous in serving the needs of others, patient in all difficulties, forgiving toward all who injure me. Help me to learn more deeply the great mystery of the cross of Jesus, so that by embracing it as you did, I may come to experience its power to heal and to save. Amen.
PRAYER TO SAINT RITA IN SPECIAL NEED
O, Powerful Saint Rita,
rightly called Saint of the Impossible, I come to you with confidence in my great need. You know well my trials, for you yourself were many times burdened in this life. Come to my help, speak for me, pray with me, intercede on my behalf before the Father. I know that God has a most generous heart and that he is a most loving Father. Join your prayers to mine and obtain for me the grace I desire
(here mention your request).
You who were so very pleasing to God on earth and are so much so now in heaven, I promise to use this favor, when granted , to better my life, to proclaim God's mercy and to make you more widely known and loved. Amen.
PRAYER FOR THE SUFFERING
Lord, you are close to the brokenhearted; you save those whose spirit is crushed. Give us courage and strength in time of suffering so that like Saint Rita who shared in your Son's passion, we may enter more deeply into the mystery of suffering and experience the joy of redemption that lies at its heart. Amen.
PRAYER FOR THE FAMILIES
God of mercy and peace you gave to Saint Rita the grace to love even those who live by hatred and revenge. As you, so graciously blessed her, I ask you to bless my family. Through the intercession of Saint Rita, model of patience and fortitude, bless and protect us from all selfish ways. Make us grow strong in the Spirit of Charity and forgiveness, and like your servant Rita, may we be faithful peacemakers in our family in our neighborhood, and in our world. Amen.
NINE PRAYERS FOR A NOVENA TO ST RITA OF CASCIA - PATRON OF HOPELESS CAUSES, FAMILY PROBLEMS AND THINGS DESPAIRED OF
FIRST DAY: PRAYER FOR THOSE WHOSE HOPES HAVE BEEN FRUSTRATED
Glorious St Rita, you wanted to enter the convent but your parents arranged a marriage for you. We pray for those whose hopes have been frustrated. We pray especially for (add your intention). Amen.Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
SECOND DAY: PRAYER FOR THOSE TRAPPED IN A DIFFICULT MARRIAGE AND THOSE EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Glorious St Rita, you lived for many years with a difficult husband at a time when there was no escape. You never stopped praying for him. We pray for all those fleeing from or experiencing domestic violence. We pray especially for (add your intention). Amen.Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
THIRD DAY: PRAYER FOR THE MOTHERS OF DIFFICULT CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS
Glorious St Rita, you wanted the best for your sons even if it meant their death. Help all mothers, fathers and guardians of difficult children and teenagers to pray for them, and to entrust them to God’s providence and mercy. We pray especially for (add your intention). Amen.Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
FOURTH DAY: PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO EXPERIENCE DISCORD AND HATRED IN THE FAMILY
Glorious St Rita, you brokered peace between your husband’s family and the family of his murderer. We ask you to intercede anywhere in our lives where there is discord and hatred, and for all families affected by animosity. We pray especially for (add your intention). Amen.Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
FIFTH DAY: PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE AT RISK OF FEELING BITTER
Glorious St Rita, you did everything God asked of you, but he didn’t give you your heart’s desire. Help us not to become bitter if God has not rewarded us as we think we deserve. May we humbly ask his will. We pray especially for (add your intention). Amen.Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
SIXTH DAY: PRAYER FOR US ALL TO PERSEVERE IN PRAYER
Glorious St Rita, you persevered in your desire to enter the convent, waiting on God’s time. Eventually, everything became easy and you were able to enter. Help us all to persevere in prayer for our intentions and trustingly accept God’s will whatever the outcome. We pray especially for (add your intention). Amen.Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
SEVENTH DAY: PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO EXPERIENCE PAINFUL ILLNESS AND REJECTION
Glorious St Rita, you endured painful illness and the rejection of your sisters because of the terrible stench of your wound. You accepted this in peace. May we too learn to accept suffering and rejection, knowing God will never reject us. We pray especially for (add your intention). Amen.Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
EIGHTH DAY: PRAYER FOR US TO BE OPEN TO OTHERS
Glorious St Rita, you were famed for your compassion and wisdom and many people came to ask your help. Intercede for us that we can be open to others. We pray especially for (add your intention). Amen.Our Father, Hail. Mary, Glory Be
NINTH DAY: PRAYER FOR MY INTENTION WHICH SEEMS QUITE IMPOSSIBLE
Glorious St Rita, you are the saint of things despaired of. I pray that you intercede for me in this thing which seems impossible. I promise to use this favour, when granted, to better my life, to proclaim God’s mercy, and make you widely known and loved for the glory of God the Father. Amen.Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
SAINT RITA ... PRAY FOR US!
Sainte Rita
nous voulons mettre notre confiance en Dieu, comme toi, tu l'as fait. Nous espérons, envers et contre tout, parce que tu pries et que tu intercedes en notre faveur auprés de Dieu Pére, Fils et Spirit d'Amour, afin qu'il écoute et exauce nos priéres pour sa plus grande Gloire. Amen!