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Saint of the impossible · patroness of difficult marriages and lost causes

Novena to St. Rita of Cascia

Nine days of prayer to St. Rita of Cascia. Pray the daily prayer every day, then the day's own prayer, and close each day with the closing prayer.

The daily prayer (every day)

O holy patroness of those in need, St. Rita, so humble, pure, and patient, whose pleadings with your divine Spouse are irresistible, obtain for me from your crucified Lord my request. Be propitious toward me, for the greater glory of God, and I will honour you all the days of my life. Amen.

The nine days

Day 1

St. Rita, patient in a hard marriage, teach me peace amid difficult relationships.

Day 2

St. Rita, forgiving toward those who wronged your family, free my heart of bitterness.

Day 3

St. Rita, faithful in suffering, help me carry my burdens without losing hope.

Day 4

St. Rita, persevering in prayer, keep me steadfast when answers are slow.

Day 5

St. Rita, devoted to the Passion of Christ, unite my pain to his.

Day 6

St. Rita, advocate of impossible causes, intercede where all seems lost.

Day 7

St. Rita, woman of charity, make me generous and gentle with others.

Day 8

St. Rita, mirror of humility, free me from pride and self-pity.

Day 9

St. Rita, faithful intercessor, present my petition to our crucified Lord.

Closing prayer (every day)

St. Rita, advocate of the hopeless, pray for us. Obtain for us patience in suffering, charity toward those who wrong us, and the grace we now implore. Amen.

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Frequently asked

What is a novena?

A novena is nine consecutive days of prayer for a particular intention, after the pattern of the apostles who prayed for nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost.

How do I pray the Novena to St. Rita of Cascia?

Each day, pray the daily prayer, then that day's own prayer, and finish with the closing prayer. Pray it on nine days in a row.

Can I pray a novena for any intention?

Yes. Bring whatever intention is on your heart and entrust it to the prayers of St. Rita of Cascia.

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