Prayers to Saint Rita Patroness of Impossible Causes

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Prayer to Saint Rita

O glorious St. Rita, your pleadings before the divine crucifix have been known to grant favors that many would call the impossible. Lovely St. Rita, so humble, so pure, so devoted in your love for thy crucified Jesus, speak on my behalf for my petition which seems so impossible from my humbled position. (Here mention your request ). Be propitious, O glorious St. Rita, to my petition, showing thy power with God on behalf of thy supplicant. Be lavish to me, as thou has been in so many wonderful cases for the greater glory of God. I promise, dear St. Rita, if my 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 I pray. Amen.
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Novena Prayer to St Rita of Cascia**

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: (mention your 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.

(Say the novena each day for nine days. After your prayer is answered, please share your story with others.)
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All Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!**
 
mystica said:
Prayer to Saint Rita

O glorious St. Rita, your pleadings before the divine crucifix have been known to grant favors that many would call the impossible. Lovely St. Rita, so humble, so pure, so devoted in your love for thy crucified Jesus, speak on my behalf for my petition which seems so impossible from my humbled position. (Here mention your request ). Be propitious, O glorious St. Rita, to my petition, showing thy power with God on behalf of thy supplicant. Be lavish to me, as thou has been in so many wonderful cases for the greater glory of God. I promise, dear St. Rita, if my 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 I pray. Amen.
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Novena Prayer to St Rita of Cascia**

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: (mention your 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.

(Say the novena each day for nine days. After your prayer is answered, please share your story with others.)
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All Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!**
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Question: I thought St. Jude was patron of Impossible Causes?:confused:
 
Saint Rita is the helper of the hopeless and Saint Jude is patron saint of impossible causes. I found that in novena prayer book that I have had for years.
 
Litany of St. Rita of Cascia

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
have mercy on us.

Immaculate Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us.
Holy Mary, Mother of purest love,
Holy Mary, pierced with a sword of grief,
Holy Mary, comforter of the afflicted,
Holy Mary, Queen of all saints,
Holy Mary, Protectress of St. Rita,
O Saint Rita, our advocate and protectress,
O Saint Rita, predestined by the Lord,
O Saint Rita, gift of Heaven,
O Saint Rita, foretold by an angel,
O Saint Rita, remarkable in childhood,
O Saint Rita, enamored of solitude,
O Saint Rita, example of obedience,
O Saint Rita, united to the Divine will,
O Saint Rita, of untiring patience,
O Saint Rita, model of gentleness,
O Saint Rita, type of the Christian mother,
O Saint Rita, mirror of Christian spouses,
O Saint Rita, miracle of fortitude,
O Saint Rita, heroic in sacrifice,
O Saint Rita, generous in forgiving,
O Saint Rita, tender benefactress of your enemies,
O Saint Rita, martyr in penitence,
O Saint Rita, abased through humility,
O Saint Rita, embracing voluntary poverty,
O Saint Rita, exemplary as a widow,
O Saint Rita, beloved of Jesus,
O Saint Rita, permitted to converse with thy Divine Spouse,
O Saint Rita, prompt at the Divine call,
O Saint Rita, mirror of life in the convent,
O Saint Rita, mystical rose of every virtue,
O Saint Rita, sweet honey of the comb,
O Saint Rita, bouquet of fragrant myrrh,
O Saint Rita, wedded to the Passion of Christ,
O Saint Rita, pierced with a thorn,
O Saint Rita, deep sea of contrition,
O Saint Rita, in ecstasies before the Blessed Sacrament,
O Saint Rita, consumed with Divine love,
O Saint Rita, bidden to the Bridegroom’s throne,
O Saint Rita, received in Heaven with joy,
O Saint Rita, arrayed in unspeakable glory,
O Saint Rita, incorrupt in thy chaste body,
O Saint Rita, Advocate of the Impossible,
O Saint Rita, Advocate of Desperate Cases,
O Saint Rita, light of Holy Church,
O Saint Rita, cure for the unfaithful,
O Saint Rita, balm for every sorrow,
O Saint Rita, balsam for every ill,
O Saint Rita, persevering in prayer,
O Saint Rita, confident in thy prayer,
O Saint Rita, who can obtain everything from your dying Jesus,
O Saint Rita, who knows the way to His Sacred Heart,
O Saint Rita, our powerful advocate,

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

V. Thou hast signed Thy servant Rita
R. With the signs of Thy Love and Passion.

V. Pray for us, Saint Rita,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let Us Pray

O God, who in Your infinite tenderness has regarded the prayer of Your servant Saint Rita, You Who grant to her prayers that which is impossible to human forethought, skill and efforts, in reward of her compassionate love and firm reliance upon Your promises, have pity upon our adversity and help us in our troubles, that the unbeliever may know that You are the reward of the humble, the defense of the helpless, and the strength of those who trust in You, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
 
Prayer to Saint Rita

O Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, because thy pleadings before thy Divine Lord are almost irresistible, and because, thou hast been lavish in the granting of favors, thou 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, thou couldst obtain from Him whatsoever thou askest especially:

(mention your request here)

Because of your power, 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 suppliant. 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. Amen.

The Litany of Saint Rita of Cascia, Saint of the Impossible

Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, pray for us.
St. Rita, whose pleadings before the Divine Lord are almost irresistible, pray for us.
St. Rita, who for thy lavishness in granting favors hast been called the Advocate of the Hopeless, pray for us.

St. Rita, Advocate of the Impossible, pray for us.
St. Rita, so humble, pray for us.
St. Rita, so pure, pray for us.
St. Rita, so mortified, pray for us.
St. Rita, so patient, pray for us.
St. Rita, of such compassionate love for thy Crucified Jesus, pray for us.
St. Rita, obtainer from Christ whatsoever thou askest, pray for us.
St. Rita, on account of whom all confidently have recourse to thee, pray for us.
St. Rita, comforter of thy petitioners, pray for us.
St. Rita, lavish to thy suppliants in so many cases, pray for us.
St. Rita, aspiring only for the greater glory of God pray for us.

(Focus on your intention when praying the lines below)

By the singular merits of thy childhood, obtain for us our request.
By the perfect union with the Divine Will, obtain for us our request.
By thy heroic sufferings during thy married life, obtain for us our request.
By the consolation thou didst experience at the conversion of thy husband, obtain for us our request.

By the sacrifice of thy children rather than see them grievously offend God, obtain for us our request.

By thy miraculous entrance into the convent, obtain for us our request.
By thy severe penances and thrice daily bloody scourgings, obtain for us our request.
By the suffering caused by the wound thou didst receive from the thorn of of thy Crucified Savior, obtain for us our request.

By that Divine Love which consumed thy heart, obtain for us our request.
By that remarkable devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, on which alone thou didst exist for four years, obtain for us our request.

By the happiness with which thou didst part from thy trials to join thy Divine Spouse, obtain for us our request.

By the perfect example thou didst give to people of every state of life, obtain for us our request.

V. Pray for us, O St. Rita,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

Let us pray:

O God, Who in Thine infinite tenderness hast vouchsafed to regard the prayer of Thy servant, blessed Rita, and dost grant to her supplication that which is impossible to human foresight, skill and efforts, in reward for her compassionate love and firm reliance on Thy promise, have pity upon our adversity and succor us in our calamities, that the unbeliever may know Thou art the Recompense of the Humble, the Defense of the Helpless, and the Strength of those who trust in Thee: Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.
 
Prayer to Saint Rita

O Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, because thy pleadings before thy Divine Lord are almost irresistible, and because, thou hast been lavish in the granting of favors, thou 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, thou couldst obtain from Him whatsoever thou askest especially:

(mention your request here)

Because of your power, 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 suppliant. 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. Amen.

The Litany of Saint Rita of Cascia, Saint of the Impossible

Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, pray for us.
St. Rita, whose pleadings before the Divine Lord are almost irresistible, pray for us.
St. Rita, who for thy lavishness in granting favors hast been called the Advocate of the Hopeless, pray for us.

St. Rita, Advocate of the Impossible, pray for us.
St. Rita, so humble, pray for us.
St. Rita, so pure, pray for us.
St. Rita, so mortified, pray for us.
St. Rita, so patient, pray for us.
St. Rita, of such compassionate love for thy Crucified Jesus, pray for us.
St. Rita, obtainer from Christ whatsoever thou askest, pray for us.
St. Rita, on account of whom all confidently have recourse to thee, pray for us.
St. Rita, comforter of thy petitioners, pray for us.
St. Rita, lavish to thy suppliants in so many cases, pray for us.
St. Rita, aspiring only for the greater glory of God pray for us.

(Focus on your intention when praying the lines below)

By the singular merits of thy childhood, obtain for us our request.
By the perfect union with the Divine Will, obtain for us our request.
By thy heroic sufferings during thy married life, obtain for us our request.
By the consolation thou didst experience at the conversion of thy husband, obtain for us our request.

By the sacrifice of thy children rather than see them grievously offend God, obtain for us our request.

By thy miraculous entrance into the convent, obtain for us our request.
By thy severe penances and thrice daily bloody scourgings, obtain for us our request.
By the suffering caused by the wound thou didst receive from the thorn of thy Crucified Savior, obtain for us our request.

By that Divine Love which consumed thy heart, obtain for us our request.
By that remarkable devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, on which alone thou didst exist for four years, obtain for us our request.

By the happiness with which thou didst part from thy trials to join thy Divine Spouse, obtain for us our request.

By the perfect example thou didst give to people of every state of life, obtain for us our request.

V. Pray for us, O St. Rita,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

Let us pray:

O God, Who in Thine infinite tenderness hast vouchsafed to regard the prayer of Thy servant, blessed Rita, and dost grant to her supplication that which is impossible to human foresight, skill and efforts, in reward for her compassionate love and firm reliance on Thy promise, have pity upon our adversity and succor us in our calamities, that the unbeliever may know Thou art the Recompense of the Humble, the Defense of the Helpless, and the Strength of those who trust in Thee: Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.
 
Prayer to Saint Rita

O Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, because thy pleadings before thy Divine Lord are almost irresistible, and because, thou hast been lavish in the granting of favors, thou 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, thou couldst obtain from Him whatsoever thou askest especially:

(mention your request here)

Because of your power, 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 suppliant. 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. Amen.

The Litany of Saint Rita of Cascia, Saint of the Impossible

Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, pray for us.
St. Rita, whose pleadings before the Divine Lord are almost irresistible, pray for us.
St. Rita, who for thy lavishness in granting favors hast been called the Advocate of the Hopeless, pray for us.

St. Rita, Advocate of the Impossible, pray for us.
St. Rita, so humble, pray for us.
St. Rita, so pure, pray for us.
St. Rita, so mortified, pray for us.
St. Rita, so patient, pray for us.
St. Rita, of such compassionate love for thy Crucified Jesus, pray for us.
St. Rita, obtainer from Christ whatsoever thou askest, pray for us.
St. Rita, on account of whom all confidently have recourse to thee, pray for us.
St. Rita, comforter of thy petitioners, pray for us.
St. Rita, lavish to thy suppliants in so many cases, pray for us.
St. Rita, aspiring only for the greater glory of God, pray for us.

(Focus on your intention when praying the lines below)

By the singular merits of thy childhood, obtain for us our request.
By the perfect union with the Divine Will, obtain for us our request.
By thy heroic sufferings during thy married life, obtain for us our request.
By the consolation thou didst experience at the conversion of thy husband, obtain for us our request.

By the sacrifice of thy children rather than see them grievously offend God, obtain for us our request.

By thy miraculous entrance into the convent, obtain for us our request.
By thy severe penances and thrice daily bloody scourgings, obtain for us our request.
By the suffering caused by the wound thou didst receive from the thorn of thy Crucified Savior, obtain for us our request.

By that Divine Love which consumed thy heart, obtain for us our request.
By that remarkable devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, on which alone thou didst exist for four years, obtain for us our request.

By the happiness with which thou didst part from thy trials to join thy Divine Spouse, obtain for us our request.

By the perfect example thou didst give to people of every state of life, obtain for us our request.

V. Pray for us, O St. Rita,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

Let us pray.

O God, Who in Thine infinite tenderness hast vouchsafed to regard the prayer of Thy servant, blessed Rita, and dost grant to her supplication that which is impossible to human foresight, skill and efforts, in reward for her compassionate love and firm reliance on Thy promise, have pity upon our adversity and succor us in our calamities, that the unbeliever may know Thou art the Recompense of the Humble, the Defense of the Helpless, and the Strength of those who trust in Thee: Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.
 
Prayer to Saint Rita

O Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, because thy pleadings before thy Divine Lord are almost irresistible, and because, thou hast been lavish in the granting of favors, thou 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, thou couldst obtain from Him whatsoever thou askest especially:

(mention your request here)

Because of your power, 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 suppliant. 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. Amen.

The Litany of Saint Rita of Cascia, Saint of the Impossible

Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, pray for us.
St. Rita, whose pleadings before the Divine Lord are almost irresistible, pray for us.
St. Rita, who for thy lavishness in granting favors hast been called the Advocate of the Hopeless, pray for us.

St. Rita, Advocate of the Impossible, pray for us.
St. Rita, so humble, pray for us.
St. Rita, so pure, pray for us.
St. Rita, so mortified, pray for us.
St. Rita, so patient, pray for us.
St. Rita, of such compassionate love for thy Crucified Jesus, pray for us.
St. Rita, obtainer from Christ whatsoever thou askest, pray for us.
St. Rita, on account of whom all confidently have recourse to thee, pray for us.
St. Rita, comforter of thy petitioners, pray for us.
St. Rita, lavish to thy suppliants in so many cases, pray for us.
St. Rita, aspiring only for the greater glory of God, pray for us.

(Focus on your intention when praying the lines below)

By the singular merits of thy childhood, obtain for us our request.
By the perfect union with the Divine Will, obtain for us our request.
By thy heroic sufferings during thy married life, obtain for us our request.
By the consolation thou didst experience at the conversion of thy husband, obtain for us our request.

By the sacrifice of thy children rather than see them grievously offend God, obtain for us our request.

By thy miraculous entrance into the convent, obtain for us our request.
By thy severe penances and thrice daily bloody scourgings, obtain for us our request.
By the suffering caused by the wound thou didst receive from the thorn of thy Crucified Savior, obtain for us our request.

By that Divine Love which consumed thy heart, obtain for us our request.
By that remarkable devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, on which alone thou didst exist for four years, obtain for us our request.

By the happiness with which thou didst part from thy trials to join thy Divine Spouse, obtain for us our request.

By the perfect example thou didst give to people of every state of life, obtain for us our request.

V. Pray for us, O St. Rita,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

Let us pray.

O God, Who in Thine infinite tenderness hast vouchsafed to regard the prayer of Thy servant, blessed Rita, and dost grant to her supplication that which is impossible to human foresight, skill and efforts, in reward for her compassionate love and firm reliance on Thy promise, have pity upon our adversity and succor us in our calamities, that the unbeliever may know Thou art the Recompense of the Humble, the Defense of the Helpless, and the Strength of those who trust in Thee: Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.
 
Prayer to Saint Rita

O Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, because thy pleadings before thy Divine Lord are almost irresistible, and because, thou hast been lavish in the granting of favors, thou 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, thou couldst obtain from Him whatsoever thou askest especially:

(mention your request here)

Because of your power, 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 suppliant. 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. Amen.

The Litany of Saint Rita of Cascia, Saint of the Impossible

Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, pray for us.
St. Rita, whose pleadings before the Divine Lord are almost irresistible, pray for us.
St. Rita, who for thy lavishness in granting favors hast been called the Advocate of the Hopeless, pray for us.

St. Rita, Advocate of the Impossible, pray for us.
St. Rita, so humble, pray for us.
St. Rita, so pure, pray for us.
St. Rita, so mortified, pray for us.
St. Rita, so patient, pray for us.
St. Rita, of such compassionate love for thy Crucified Jesus, pray for us.
St. Rita, obtainer from Christ whatsoever thou askest, pray for us.
St. Rita, on account of whom all confidently have recourse to thee, pray for us.
St. Rita, comforter of thy petitioners, pray for us.
St. Rita, lavish to thy suppliants in so many cases, pray for us.
St. Rita, aspiring only for the greater glory of God pray for us.

(Focus on your intention when praying the lines below)

By the singular merits of thy childhood, obtain for us our request.
By the perfect union with the Divine Will, obtain for us our request.
By thy heroic sufferings during thy married life, obtain for us our request.
By the consolation thou didst experience at the conversion of thy husband, obtain for us our request.

By the sacrifice of thy children rather than see them grievously offend God, obtain for us our request.

By thy miraculous entrance into the convent, obtain for us our request.
By thy severe penances and thrice daily bloody scourgings, obtain for us our request.
By the suffering caused by the wound thou didst receive from the thorn of of thy Crucified Savior, obtain for us our request.

By that Divine Love which consumed thy heart, obtain for us our request.
By that remarkable devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, on which alone thou didst exist for four years, obtain for us our request.

By the happiness with which thou didst part from thy trials to join thy Divine Spouse, obtain for us our request.

By the perfect example thou didst give to people of every state of life, obtain for us our request.

V. Pray for us, O St. Rita,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

Let us pray:

O God, Who in Thine infinite tenderness hast vouchsafed to regard the prayer of Thy servant, Blessed Rita, and dost grant to her supplication that which is impossible to human foresight, skill and efforts, in reward for her compassionate love and firm reliance on Thy promise, have pity upon our adversity and succor us in our calamities, that the unbeliever may know Thou art the Recompense of the Humble, the Defense of the Helpless, and the Strength of those who trust in Thee: Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.
 
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