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Novena to St Rita - day 3
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: for the retention of my disability B seal on my disability pass here in Germany, that the appeal before the courts will be successful and the adverse ruling overturned, that I will be led to doctors and psychologists that will testify about this necessity on my behalf.
St Rita, for peace of my mind, send me a purple rose as a sign that you have heard and answered my 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.
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: for the retention of my disability B seal on my disability pass here in Germany, that the appeal before the courts will be successful and the adverse ruling overturned, that I will be led to doctors and psychologists that will testify about this necessity on my behalf.
St Rita, for peace of my mind, send me a purple rose as a sign that you have heard and answered my 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.
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FOURTH DAY OF THE NOVENA
THE DAY OF PRAYER
Saint James writes: Is there someone among you who is suffering? Let us pray
Jesus, I do not have the courage to pray to you. How can you hear the prayers of someone who turns to you in time of need but afterwards, in the normal events of life is so often far from you ?
Lord, the only prayer which can truly reach you is that of a life lived as you wish: in love, in truth, in fidelity to your law. It is impossible for you not to hear anyone who lives with you and for you and who serves you with a sincere heart.
I am not capable of offering you such a prayer. But Saint Rita is. And so I offer you her holiness, her faithfulness together with my sincere ande firm will to imitate her every day. Hear me Lord!
Saint Rita, teach me the prayer which can change my heart, the dialogue with God which opens me to accepting his will ane to making myself available to my brothers and sisters. I commend to your intercession the favor which I seek with all my heart. Ask it of our good God if it be his will.
REFLECTION
LITANY
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven Have mercy on us
God the Son Have mercy on us
Redeemer of the world Have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit Have mercy on us
Holy Trinity , one God Have mercy on us
Mary, Mother of God Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Good Counsel Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Consolation Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Grace Pray for us
Saint Joseph Pray for us
Saint Augustine Pray for us
Saint Monica Pray for us
Saint Clare of Monte Falco Pray for us
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Pray for us
All holy men and women Pray for us
Saint Rita, our protectress Pray for us
Saint Rita, peacemaker Pray for us
Saint Rita, friend of widows Pray for us
Saint Rita, example of obedience Pray for us
Saint Rita, model of mothers Pray for us
Saint Rita, heroic in suffering Pray for us
Saint Rita, generous in forgiving Pray for us
Saint Rita, persevering in prayer Pray for us
Saint Rita, filled with compassion
for the suffering of Christ Pray for us
Saint Rita, wounded with a thorn
from the crown of Jesus Pray for us
In all our temptations Pray for us
In all dangers Pray for us
In all tribulations Pray for us
In all sorrows Pray for us
In the hour of death Pray for us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Grant us peace
Pray for us, saint Rita of Cascia That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ
Father in heaven, you granted to St. Rita a share in the passion of your Son. Give us courage and strength in time of trial, so that by our patient endurance we may enter more deeply into the paschal mystery of your Son , who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
PRAYER
O powerful Saint Rita you are called Saint of the Impossible. In this time of need, I come to you with confidence. You know my trials, for you yourself were many times burdened in this life. Come to my help, pray with me, intercede on my behalf before the Father. I know that God has a most generous heart and that he is most loving Father. Join your prayer to mine and obtain for me the grace I desire. ( HERE MENTION YOUR REQUEST ) I promise to use this favor when granted to better my life, to proclaim God’s mercy , and to make you widely known and loved. Amen
SAINT RITA…PRAY FOR US
Peace
THE DAY OF PRAYER
Saint James writes: Is there someone among you who is suffering? Let us pray
Jesus, I do not have the courage to pray to you. How can you hear the prayers of someone who turns to you in time of need but afterwards, in the normal events of life is so often far from you ?
Lord, the only prayer which can truly reach you is that of a life lived as you wish: in love, in truth, in fidelity to your law. It is impossible for you not to hear anyone who lives with you and for you and who serves you with a sincere heart.
I am not capable of offering you such a prayer. But Saint Rita is. And so I offer you her holiness, her faithfulness together with my sincere ande firm will to imitate her every day. Hear me Lord!
Saint Rita, teach me the prayer which can change my heart, the dialogue with God which opens me to accepting his will ane to making myself available to my brothers and sisters. I commend to your intercession the favor which I seek with all my heart. Ask it of our good God if it be his will.
REFLECTION
LITANY
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven Have mercy on us
God the Son Have mercy on us
Redeemer of the world Have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit Have mercy on us
Holy Trinity , one God Have mercy on us
Mary, Mother of God Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Good Counsel Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Consolation Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Grace Pray for us
Saint Joseph Pray for us
Saint Augustine Pray for us
Saint Monica Pray for us
Saint Clare of Monte Falco Pray for us
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Pray for us
All holy men and women Pray for us
Saint Rita, our protectress Pray for us
Saint Rita, peacemaker Pray for us
Saint Rita, friend of widows Pray for us
Saint Rita, example of obedience Pray for us
Saint Rita, model of mothers Pray for us
Saint Rita, heroic in suffering Pray for us
Saint Rita, generous in forgiving Pray for us
Saint Rita, persevering in prayer Pray for us
Saint Rita, filled with compassion
for the suffering of Christ Pray for us
Saint Rita, wounded with a thorn
from the crown of Jesus Pray for us
In all our temptations Pray for us
In all dangers Pray for us
In all tribulations Pray for us
In all sorrows Pray for us
In the hour of death Pray for us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Grant us peace
Pray for us, saint Rita of Cascia That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ
Father in heaven, you granted to St. Rita a share in the passion of your Son. Give us courage and strength in time of trial, so that by our patient endurance we may enter more deeply into the paschal mystery of your Son , who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
PRAYER
O powerful Saint Rita you are called Saint of the Impossible. In this time of need, I come to you with confidence. You know my trials, for you yourself were many times burdened in this life. Come to my help, pray with me, intercede on my behalf before the Father. I know that God has a most generous heart and that he is most loving Father. Join your prayer to mine and obtain for me the grace I desire. ( HERE MENTION YOUR REQUEST ) I promise to use this favor when granted to better my life, to proclaim God’s mercy , and to make you widely known and loved. Amen
SAINT RITA…PRAY FOR US
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FIFTH DAY OF THE NOVENA
THE DAY OF PATIENCE
Lord Jesus, I can sometimes hear the words of your servant Job on my own lips: Where will I find strength to hope again, and when will the end which I have always awaited finally come to me ?
I know Lord that the faith of the true Christian is measured by patience but I become impatient precisely because faith is not deeply rooted in my heart. You, in your love, though have clothed our weak human nature and you know its limits. Clothe me with your mercy and grant me the gift of patience.
Saint Rita, you were spared nothing in this world: neither sorrow, nor humiliation nor deprivation; but God was your patience, God and his Word. Your whole life gives evidence of this. Today you offer me the word of Scripture to share with me the secret of your patience: “Happy the person who bears trials patiently because, once having been tried, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him”.
Thank you, Saint Rita, or having shown me the light which does not deceive and the comfort o God’s word. With greater tranquility and peace I commit myself to the intercession of your heroic patience to obtain the favor which I greatly desire and uniting to it the gift of patient waiting.
REFLECTION
LITANY
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven Have mercy on us
God the Son Have mercy on us
Redeemer of the world Have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit Have mercy on us
Holy Trinity , one God Have mercy on us
Mary, Mother of God Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Good Counsel Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Consolation Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Grace Pray for us
Saint Joseph Pray for us
Saint Augustine Pray for us
Saint Monica Pray for us
Saint Clare of Monte Falco Pray for us
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Pray for us
All holy men and women Pray for us
Saint Rita, our protectress Pray for us
Saint Rita, peacemaker Pray for us
Saint Rita, friend of widows Pray for us
Saint Rita, example of obedience Pray for us
Saint Rita, model of mothers Pray for us
Saint Rita, heroic in suffering Pray for us
Saint Rita, generous in forgiving Pray for us
Saint Rita, persevering in prayer Pray for us
Saint Rita, filled with compassion
for the suffering of Christ Pray for us
Saint Rita, wounded with a thorn
from the crown of Jesus Pray for us
In all our temptations Pray for us
In all dangers Pray for us
In all tribulations Pray for us
In all sorrows Pray for us
In the hour of death Pray for us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Grant us peace
Pray for us, saint Rita of Cascia That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ
Father in heaven, you granted to St. Rita a share in the passion of your Son. Give us courage and strength in time of trial, so that by our patient endurance we may enter more deeply into the paschal mystery of your Son , who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
PRAYER
O powerful Saint Rita you are called Saint of the Impossible. In this time of need, I come to you with confidence. You know my trials, for you yourself were many times burdened in this life. Come to my help, pray with me, intercede on my behalf before the Father. I know that God has a most generous heart and that he is most loving Father. Join your prayer to mine and obtain for me the grace I desire. ( HERE MENTION YOUR REQUEST ) I promise to use this favor when granted to better my life, to proclaim God’s mercy , and to make you widely known and loved. Amen
SAINT RITA…PRAY FOR US
THE DAY OF PATIENCE
Lord Jesus, I can sometimes hear the words of your servant Job on my own lips: Where will I find strength to hope again, and when will the end which I have always awaited finally come to me ?
I know Lord that the faith of the true Christian is measured by patience but I become impatient precisely because faith is not deeply rooted in my heart. You, in your love, though have clothed our weak human nature and you know its limits. Clothe me with your mercy and grant me the gift of patience.
Saint Rita, you were spared nothing in this world: neither sorrow, nor humiliation nor deprivation; but God was your patience, God and his Word. Your whole life gives evidence of this. Today you offer me the word of Scripture to share with me the secret of your patience: “Happy the person who bears trials patiently because, once having been tried, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him”.
Thank you, Saint Rita, or having shown me the light which does not deceive and the comfort o God’s word. With greater tranquility and peace I commit myself to the intercession of your heroic patience to obtain the favor which I greatly desire and uniting to it the gift of patient waiting.
REFLECTION
LITANY
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven Have mercy on us
God the Son Have mercy on us
Redeemer of the world Have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit Have mercy on us
Holy Trinity , one God Have mercy on us
Mary, Mother of God Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Good Counsel Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Consolation Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Grace Pray for us
Saint Joseph Pray for us
Saint Augustine Pray for us
Saint Monica Pray for us
Saint Clare of Monte Falco Pray for us
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Pray for us
All holy men and women Pray for us
Saint Rita, our protectress Pray for us
Saint Rita, peacemaker Pray for us
Saint Rita, friend of widows Pray for us
Saint Rita, example of obedience Pray for us
Saint Rita, model of mothers Pray for us
Saint Rita, heroic in suffering Pray for us
Saint Rita, generous in forgiving Pray for us
Saint Rita, persevering in prayer Pray for us
Saint Rita, filled with compassion
for the suffering of Christ Pray for us
Saint Rita, wounded with a thorn
from the crown of Jesus Pray for us
In all our temptations Pray for us
In all dangers Pray for us
In all tribulations Pray for us
In all sorrows Pray for us
In the hour of death Pray for us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Grant us peace
Pray for us, saint Rita of Cascia That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ
Father in heaven, you granted to St. Rita a share in the passion of your Son. Give us courage and strength in time of trial, so that by our patient endurance we may enter more deeply into the paschal mystery of your Son , who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
PRAYER
O powerful Saint Rita you are called Saint of the Impossible. In this time of need, I come to you with confidence. You know my trials, for you yourself were many times burdened in this life. Come to my help, pray with me, intercede on my behalf before the Father. I know that God has a most generous heart and that he is most loving Father. Join your prayer to mine and obtain for me the grace I desire. ( HERE MENTION YOUR REQUEST ) I promise to use this favor when granted to better my life, to proclaim God’s mercy , and to make you widely known and loved. Amen
SAINT RITA…PRAY FOR US
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St. Rita, pray for us!
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Novena to St Rita - day 4
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: for the retention of my disability B seal on my disability pass here in Germany, that the appeal before the courts will be successful and the adverse ruling overturned, that I will be led to doctors and psychologists that will testify about this necessity on my behalf.
St Rita, for peace of my mind, send me a purple rose as a sign that you have heard and answered my 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.
St Rita, I want to thank you for the signal grace I received today - purple roses, just as I asked… I know you are hearing and answering my prayer now. I will continue to pray hard and promise to honor you and the Little Flower in a special way… I’ll buy a statue of you and St Therese and place them in my home! Thank you so much!
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: for the retention of my disability B seal on my disability pass here in Germany, that the appeal before the courts will be successful and the adverse ruling overturned, that I will be led to doctors and psychologists that will testify about this necessity on my behalf.
St Rita, for peace of my mind, send me a purple rose as a sign that you have heard and answered my 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.
St Rita, I want to thank you for the signal grace I received today - purple roses, just as I asked… I know you are hearing and answering my prayer now. I will continue to pray hard and promise to honor you and the Little Flower in a special way… I’ll buy a statue of you and St Therese and place them in my home! Thank you so much!
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SIXTH DAY OF THE NOVENA
THE DAY OF STRENGTH
Lord Jesus, you know how much strength I need in these days of trial. I have been frequently tempted against confidence and fearing that you would no longer hear my prayers, I have become more ane more filled with anguish. The first day of this novena to Saint Rita has helped me understand, however, that faith is the secret to strength- provided it is a living faith, nourished by prayer.
I believe Lord, that by virtue of my baptism I am a temple of God who is a tower of strength. He lives within me; therefore I live night and day within this tower. Yes, Lord, you are my rock and my strength.
Saint Rita, this truth was your strength in the trials of your life. But your strength joined with such heroism as to deserve to share, through the gift of a thorn, the redemptive suffering of our Savior. This special gift encourages me to place my trust in you.
I am certain that in my life, too, the cross must put my faith to the test; ane I am happy to be able to say to the Lord that I believe in his love in these days of sorrow. If it pleases him, I pray to obtain through your intercession the favor which I earnestly seek.
REFLECTION
LITANY & PRAYER
LITANY
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven Have mercy on us
God the Son Have mercy on us
Redeemer of the world Have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit Have mercy on us
Holy Trinity , one God Have mercy on us
Mary, Mother of God Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Good Counsel Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Consolation Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Grace Pray for us
Saint Joseph Pray for us
Saint Augustine Pray for us
Saint Monica Pray for us
Saint Clare of Monte Falco Pray for us
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Pray for us
All holy men and women Pray for us
Saint Rita, our protectress Pray for us
Saint Rita, peacemaker Pray for us
Saint Rita, friend of widows Pray for us
Saint Rita, example of obedience Pray for us
Saint Rita, model of mothers Pray for us
Saint Rita, heroic in suffering Pray for us
Saint Rita, generous in forgiving Pray for us
Saint Rita, persevering in prayer Pray for us
Saint Rita, filled with compassion
for the suffering of Christ Pray for us
Saint Rita, wounded with a thorn
from the crown of Jesus Pray for us
In all our temptations Pray for us
In all dangers Pray for us
In all tribulations Pray for us
In all sorrows Pray for us
In the hour of death Pray for us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Grant us peace
Pray for us, saint Rita of Cascia That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ
Father in heaven, you granted to St. Rita a share in the passion of your Son. Give us courage and strength in time of trial, so that by our patient endurance we may enter more deeply into the paschal mystery of your Son , who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
PRAYER
O powerful Saint Rita you are called Saint of the Impossible. In this time of need, I come to you with confidence. You know my trials, for you yourself were many times burdened in this life. Come to my help, pray with me, intercede on my behalf before the Father. I know that God has a most generous heart and that he is most loving Father. Join your prayer to mine and obtain for me the grace I desire. ( HERE MENTION YOUR REQUEST ) I promise to use this favor when granted to better my life, to proclaim God’s mercy , and to make you widely known and loved. Amen
SAINT RITA…PRAY FOR US
THE DAY OF STRENGTH
Lord Jesus, you know how much strength I need in these days of trial. I have been frequently tempted against confidence and fearing that you would no longer hear my prayers, I have become more ane more filled with anguish. The first day of this novena to Saint Rita has helped me understand, however, that faith is the secret to strength- provided it is a living faith, nourished by prayer.
I believe Lord, that by virtue of my baptism I am a temple of God who is a tower of strength. He lives within me; therefore I live night and day within this tower. Yes, Lord, you are my rock and my strength.
Saint Rita, this truth was your strength in the trials of your life. But your strength joined with such heroism as to deserve to share, through the gift of a thorn, the redemptive suffering of our Savior. This special gift encourages me to place my trust in you.
I am certain that in my life, too, the cross must put my faith to the test; ane I am happy to be able to say to the Lord that I believe in his love in these days of sorrow. If it pleases him, I pray to obtain through your intercession the favor which I earnestly seek.
REFLECTION
LITANY & PRAYER
LITANY
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven Have mercy on us
God the Son Have mercy on us
Redeemer of the world Have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit Have mercy on us
Holy Trinity , one God Have mercy on us
Mary, Mother of God Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Good Counsel Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Consolation Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Grace Pray for us
Saint Joseph Pray for us
Saint Augustine Pray for us
Saint Monica Pray for us
Saint Clare of Monte Falco Pray for us
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Pray for us
All holy men and women Pray for us
Saint Rita, our protectress Pray for us
Saint Rita, peacemaker Pray for us
Saint Rita, friend of widows Pray for us
Saint Rita, example of obedience Pray for us
Saint Rita, model of mothers Pray for us
Saint Rita, heroic in suffering Pray for us
Saint Rita, generous in forgiving Pray for us
Saint Rita, persevering in prayer Pray for us
Saint Rita, filled with compassion
for the suffering of Christ Pray for us
Saint Rita, wounded with a thorn
from the crown of Jesus Pray for us
In all our temptations Pray for us
In all dangers Pray for us
In all tribulations Pray for us
In all sorrows Pray for us
In the hour of death Pray for us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Grant us peace
Pray for us, saint Rita of Cascia That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ
Father in heaven, you granted to St. Rita a share in the passion of your Son. Give us courage and strength in time of trial, so that by our patient endurance we may enter more deeply into the paschal mystery of your Son , who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
PRAYER
O powerful Saint Rita you are called Saint of the Impossible. In this time of need, I come to you with confidence. You know my trials, for you yourself were many times burdened in this life. Come to my help, pray with me, intercede on my behalf before the Father. I know that God has a most generous heart and that he is most loving Father. Join your prayer to mine and obtain for me the grace I desire. ( HERE MENTION YOUR REQUEST ) I promise to use this favor when granted to better my life, to proclaim God’s mercy , and to make you widely known and loved. Amen
SAINT RITA…PRAY FOR US
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Novena to St Rita - day 5
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: for the retention of my disability B seal on my disability pass here in Germany, that the appeal before the courts will be successful and the adverse ruling overturned, that I will be led to doctors and psychologists that will testify about this necessity on my behalf.
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.
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: for the retention of my disability B seal on my disability pass here in Germany, that the appeal before the courts will be successful and the adverse ruling overturned, that I will be led to doctors and psychologists that will testify about this necessity on my behalf.
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.
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SEVENTH DAY OF THE NOVENA
THE DAY OF ABANDONMENT
Lord Jesus, the thoughts and the insights of these days of prayer have led me to place my complete trust in you. The closeness of your chosen one, Saint Rita, whose heroic virtues I have considered and, though only lightly, have tried to imitate, has revealed to me the absolute surety of your paternal and divine attentiveness and your immense love for us.
Now I am certain that, if it will be for my god and for the good of all those who are dear to me, you will grant the request I make of you to obtain this favor which is so important to me. If you should answer my prayer , I with my whole heart, will praise your greatness which is full of mercy and I will speak of you, Saint Rita, and of your sweet, protective intercession on behalf of all who like me are burdened with sorrow.
Forever, Lord, I will praise the works of your divine Wisdom. With the psalmist I will say: " Lord, though I must walk in the valley of darkness I will fear no evil because you are with me:
REFLECTION
LITANY
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven Have mercy on us
God the Son Have mercy on us
Redeemer of the world Have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit Have mercy on us
Holy Trinity , one God Have mercy on us
Mary, Mother of God Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Good Counsel Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Consolation Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Grace Pray for us
Saint Joseph Pray for us
Saint Augustine Pray for us
Saint Monica Pray for us
Saint Clare of Monte Falco Pray for us
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Pray for us
All holy men and women Pray for us
Saint Rita, our protectress Pray for us
Saint Rita, peacemaker Pray for us
Saint Rita, friend of widows Pray for us
Saint Rita, example of obedience Pray for us
Saint Rita, model of mothers Pray for us
Saint Rita, heroic in suffering Pray for us
Saint Rita, generous in forgiving Pray for us
Saint Rita, persevering in prayer Pray for us
Saint Rita, filled with compassion
for the suffering of Christ Pray for us
Saint Rita, wounded with a thorn
from the crown of Jesus Pray for us
In all our temptations Pray for us
In all dangers Pray for us
In all tribulations Pray for us
In all sorrows Pray for us
In the hour of death Pray for us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Grant us peace
Pray for us, saint Rita of Cascia That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ
Father in heaven, you granted to St. Rita a share in the passion of your Son. Give us courage and strength in time of trial, so that by our patient endurance we may enter more deeply into the paschal mystery of your Son , who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
PRAYER
O powerful Saint Rita you are called Saint of the Impossible. In this time of need, I come to you with confidence. You know my trials, for you yourself were many times burdened in this life. Come to my help, pray with me, intercede on my behalf before the Father. I know that God has a most generous heart and that he is most loving Father. Join your prayer to mine and obtain for me the grace I desire. ( HERE MENTION YOUR REQUEST ) I promise to use this favor when granted to better my life, to proclaim God’s mercy , and to make you widely known and loved. Amen
SAINT RITA…PRAY FOR US
Peace
THE DAY OF ABANDONMENT
Lord Jesus, the thoughts and the insights of these days of prayer have led me to place my complete trust in you. The closeness of your chosen one, Saint Rita, whose heroic virtues I have considered and, though only lightly, have tried to imitate, has revealed to me the absolute surety of your paternal and divine attentiveness and your immense love for us.
Now I am certain that, if it will be for my god and for the good of all those who are dear to me, you will grant the request I make of you to obtain this favor which is so important to me. If you should answer my prayer , I with my whole heart, will praise your greatness which is full of mercy and I will speak of you, Saint Rita, and of your sweet, protective intercession on behalf of all who like me are burdened with sorrow.
Forever, Lord, I will praise the works of your divine Wisdom. With the psalmist I will say: " Lord, though I must walk in the valley of darkness I will fear no evil because you are with me:
REFLECTION
LITANY
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven Have mercy on us
God the Son Have mercy on us
Redeemer of the world Have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit Have mercy on us
Holy Trinity , one God Have mercy on us
Mary, Mother of God Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Good Counsel Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Consolation Pray for us
Mary, Mother of Grace Pray for us
Saint Joseph Pray for us
Saint Augustine Pray for us
Saint Monica Pray for us
Saint Clare of Monte Falco Pray for us
Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Pray for us
All holy men and women Pray for us
Saint Rita, our protectress Pray for us
Saint Rita, peacemaker Pray for us
Saint Rita, friend of widows Pray for us
Saint Rita, example of obedience Pray for us
Saint Rita, model of mothers Pray for us
Saint Rita, heroic in suffering Pray for us
Saint Rita, generous in forgiving Pray for us
Saint Rita, persevering in prayer Pray for us
Saint Rita, filled with compassion
for the suffering of Christ Pray for us
Saint Rita, wounded with a thorn
from the crown of Jesus Pray for us
In all our temptations Pray for us
In all dangers Pray for us
In all tribulations Pray for us
In all sorrows Pray for us
In the hour of death Pray for us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Grant us peace
Pray for us, saint Rita of Cascia That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ
Father in heaven, you granted to St. Rita a share in the passion of your Son. Give us courage and strength in time of trial, so that by our patient endurance we may enter more deeply into the paschal mystery of your Son , who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
PRAYER
O powerful Saint Rita you are called Saint of the Impossible. In this time of need, I come to you with confidence. You know my trials, for you yourself were many times burdened in this life. Come to my help, pray with me, intercede on my behalf before the Father. I know that God has a most generous heart and that he is most loving Father. Join your prayer to mine and obtain for me the grace I desire. ( HERE MENTION YOUR REQUEST ) I promise to use this favor when granted to better my life, to proclaim God’s mercy , and to make you widely known and loved. Amen
SAINT RITA…PRAY FOR US
Peace
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