St Rita of Cascia is honored as the patroness of impossible and desperate causes. Wife, mother, widow, and nun, she knew sorrow and abandonment, and intercedes for all who feel their cause is lost.
The Prayer
O holy patroness of those in need,
St Rita,
whose pleadings before your divine Lord
are almost irresistible,
who for your lavishness in granting favors
are called the Advocate of the Hopeless
and even of the Impossible:
be propitious to me in my present need.
To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart,
and beg that your power will come to my assistance.
Be mindful, O glorious St Rita,
that no one ever had recourse to your help in vain.
Obtain for me from the Heart of Jesus
the grace I now implore.
(Mention your request.)
Amen.
When to Pray This Prayer
On her feast (May 22), in marriage and family difficulties, in serious illness, and in causes that seem beyond hope.
About This Prayer
St Rita (1381 to 1457) endured an unhappy marriage, the loss of her husband and sons, and great suffering with patience and faith. She is one of the most beloved saints of impossible causes.
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Text: traditional prayer to St Rita of Cascia.