Prayers to Saint Rita

 Prayers of Saint Rita of Cascia - The Saint of Impossible Cases

Supplication to Saint Rita

Holy Patroness of those in need, Saint Rita whose pleading before our Divine Faith are favorably received; who has been called that advocate of the hopeless and impossible cases – be generous to your supplicants and show your power with God on our behalf. 

Be lavishing to us in your favors as you have been in so many wonderful cases; for the greater glory of God, the spreading of your devotion, and the consolation of those who trust in you. Relying on your power of intercession before the Sacred Heart of Jesus I ask you (Mention Your Petition).

Let Us Pray

O God, Who in Thy goodness, did bestow on Saint Rita abundant grace to love those who injured her; to have her heart ever devoted to Jesus Christ and her forehead sorely wounded from the thought of His intercession and merits, we also may forgive our enemies, and be so mindful of Jesus, sorrowful unto death, that we may obtain the reward promised to the meek of heart and to all who suffer patiently for His sake; Who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen

Novena of Saint Rita 

First Day

Saint Rita, I earnestly implore you to plead my cause before the throne of Mercy. You are known as the” Saint of the Impossible”. By your intercession, you have obtained from God many and great favors for those in urgent need of divine help.

I now ask you to obtain for me the gifts of firm trust in the goodness of God; that I may always remember that God is kind and generous Father to me; that He always has a loving concern for my welfare. Saint Rita, by your submission to God’s will, obtains my request .

Say the: Our Father and the Hail Mary

Closing Prayer:

Oh God, who in Your in infinite tenderness, have safeguarded the prayer of Your servant Saint Rita, and grant to her supplication of that which is impossible for human foresight, skill and effort, in reward for her compassionate love and firm reliance on Your promise, have pity on our adversities and succor us in our calamities that the unbeliever may know You are the recompense of the humble, the defense of the helpless, and the strength of those who trust in You, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Second Day 

Saint Rita, your life on Earth was one of many difficulties and severe temptations. It would have been an impossible life to live, but the Grace of God sustained you. 

I now ask you to obtain for me the gift of always seeking the Grace of God; that I may be ever mindful of His promise to help me; that in temptation, my prayers may be: Lord Save Me.

Say the: Our Father and the Hail Mary 

Third Day

Saint Rita, you were a model to your companions in your loyalty to obedience. You obeyed your parents, even at the cost of great personal sacrifice; you obeyed your husband, although he treated you poorly and abusively; as a nun you obeyed your Mother Superior in every detail of religious life.

Saint Rita, by your constant obedience, please hear my request. (Mention your Petition)

Say the: Our Father and the Hail Mary

Fourth Day 

O Blessed Saint Rita, your parents were known as “Peacemakers of God” Wherever there was discord, they entered that home and, by gentle words and prayers, established peace. You learned from them to treasure peace. Throughout your love, you imitated their example.

I now ask you to obtain for the gift of peace – peace of good conscience; peace of mind; peace in my home; peace at work, and with my companions. I ask my Savior to always grant me the peace He has guaranteed, particularly in distress and worry. Saint Rita, by your love for peace, obtain my request.

Sat the: Our Father and the Hail Mary

Fifth Day

Saint Rita, you gave everyone an example of heroic virtue in your generous forgiving of those who injured you. When your husband was murdered, you openly proclaimed full forgiveness for the murderer and you constantly prayed for his conversion.

I now ask you to obtain for me the spirit of true forgiveness for those who injured me, that I may always remember the command of Our Lord, “Pray for your enemies, do good to them who hate you,” that I may be ever mindful of His great promise: Forgive, and you shall be forgiven.”

Sixth Day

Saint Rita, suffering and sorrow were your companions throughout life. Patiently and cheerfully you accepted every trail. You learned the secrets of a happy life; to unite your suffering to those of our Savior. The crucifix was ever before your eyes; from it you drew strength and consolation.

I now ask you to obtain for me the gift of patience in suffering; that I may ever remember that God permits only that amount of sorrow to enter my life which with His Grace. I can bear; that in suffering, my prayer may always be; “Passion of Christ, strengthen me.”

Saint Rita by your compassion for the crucified Christ obtain my request. (Mention your Petition)

Say the: Our Father and the Hail Mary

Seventh Day 

Saint Rita, Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament was the mainstay of your life. You had learned from your mother to receive Him reverently in Holy Communion. To our Lord in the Blessed Sacraments you united yourself, so that you showed in your life His promise; “He that eats My Flesh abides in Me and I in him”.

I now ask you to obtain for me a deep reverence for our Lord in the Blessed Sacraments; that I may worthily receive Him as often as possible; that I may frequently visit Him in the Sacraments of His Love, that I may always treasure Hs Divine Presence.

Saint Rita, by your love for the Blessed Sacrament, obtain my request.

Say the: Our Father and the Hail Mary 

Eighth Day

Saint Rita, form your childhood you cultivated that spirit of prayer. You pondered on the meaning of the Our Father and Hail Mary; you filled your mind with the message of the gospels; you leaned the secret of prayer – a humble conversation with God. 

I now ask you to obtain for me the spirit of prayer, that I may always speak to God from my heart; I may ever remember that I live in the presence of God.

Say the: Our Father and the Hail Mary 

Ninth Day 

Saint Rita, throughout your life you were ever concerned with the practice of charity. You were meek and gentle; you were kind and compassionate; you did not spare yourself in bring help to others.

I now ask you to obtain for me the spirit of charity; that I may always remember this is the greatest virtue; that I may ever strive to be kind in thought, word, and deed; that I may, in all things, love others for the love of God.

Say the: Our Father and the Hail Mary.