Saint Rita of Cascia is undoubtedly one of the most well-known saints in the Church. She is the one you can pray to if you want to achieve something that may seem impossible. She is the saint of the impossible.
Here we will tell you about the prayer to Saint Rita of Cascia , what can be offered to her, and other interesting facts about her.
Who was Santa Rita de Casia?
Saint Rita was a saint who endured many trials in her life, including being a faithful wife, an abused woman, a widowed mother, a religious person, a stigmatist, and someone whose body did not decompose after death. She was able to attain sainthood because Jesus Christ was very present in her heart.
Saint Rita was born in May of 1381, just one year after the death of Saint Catherine of Siena. She was born in the Umbria region of Italy, near the town of Cascia, in the mountains, about 40 miles from Assisi. Her original name was Margherita Lotti.
The world faced many wars, earthquakes, conquests, and rebellions in her time. Neighboring cities would fight each other, as would countries attacking other countries. Even brothers would fight against one another. The world's problems seemed greater than politics and governments could handle, according to her.
The Mancini and Ferris families were known as the Peacemakers of Jesus Christ. Antonio and Amata lived with their daughter Rosa, who would later become Rosa Mundi. The parents didn't need powerful speeches or heated diplomatic discussions; they only needed the name of Jesus Christ , his forgiveness for those who had crucified him, and the peace he brought to the human heart. With these things alone, they were able to calm disputes between neighbors.
Interestingly, after becoming a widow, Rita applied to join the Augustinian convent of Santa Maria Magdalena (Casia, Italy). However, because she was a mother, she was refused admission, as only virgins were allowed in. Nevertheless, after the death of her two children, she applied again and was accepted. This is partly why she is considered the patron saint of impossible and desperate cases.
The death of Saint Rita
On May 22, 1457, Rita died in the Augustinian convent . Her body emitted a sweet fragrance, as if she had been embalmed. Rita's body has been preserved ever since, though in a very dehydrated state. People began to tell stories of miraculous healings that occurred due to the nun's devotion. Devotion to Rita then spread throughout Italy.
Prayer to Saint Rita of Casia
Below is the prayer you must recite if you want to achieve something that may seem impossible:
Oh Patron Saint of the needy, Saint Rita, whose prayers before the Divine Lord are almost irresistible, who for her generosity in granting favors has been called Mediatrix of the hopeless and even of the Impossible; Santa Rita, so humble, so pure, so mortified, so patient and with such compassionate love for Jesus Crucified that you could get from Him anything you ask of Him. On account of this we confidently turn to you, hoping, if not always relief, at least consolation. Be favorable to our request, showing the power of God on behalf of this supplicant, be generous with us, as you have been in so many wonderful cases, for the greatest glory of God, by spreading your own devotion, and for the consolation of those who trust in you. We promise, if our request is granted, to glorify your name, reporting the favor granted, to bless and sing your praises forever. Trusting then in the merits and power before the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we beg you:
*Tell yourself the request you want to make*
Get us our request:
For the singular merits of your childhood,
By perfect union with the Divine Will,
For the heroic sufferings during your married life,
For the comfort you experienced with the conversion of your husband,
For the sacrifice of your children before seeing them seriously offend God,
For your miraculous entrance to the Convent,
For the austere penances and bloody offerings three times a day.
For the suffering caused by the wound you received with the thorn of the Crucified Savior;
For the divine love that consumed your Heart,
For the remarkable devotion to the Holy Sacrament, with which you existed for four years,
For the happiness with which you started your trials to meet the Divine Spouse,
For the perfect example that you gave to the people of every state of life.
Saint of the Impossiblelet's pray
Oh God, Who in your infinite tenderness has been kind to listen to the prayer of Your servant, Saint Rita, and grant to her request what is impossible in sight, knowledge and efforts, in reward for her compassionate love and firm trust in Your promise, have mercy in our adversity and help us in our calamities, that the unbeliever may know that You are the reward of the humble, the defense of the hopeless, and the strength of those who trust in You, through Jesus Christ, our Mister. AmenYou also have the option of making a novena. For nine days pray to him, in addition to making an offering.
What offering can be made to Santa Rita?
Saint Rita is not only the patron saint of the desperate but also of: illnesses, lost causes, mothers, abused women, and families. Although the basic offerings to her are the same:
- Sails
- Figs
- Flowers. In particular poppies and roses.
I hope that this information has been useful to you, and this prayer to Santa Rita will be of great help to you for what you need.