Rita of cascia

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Rita is regarded as a patron of those suffering violence and abuse in marriage.

Saint Rita of Cascia :: Saint of the day :: May 22nd Saint Rita of Cascia, born in Roccaporena, Italy, in 1381, is revered as a shining example of faith, forgiveness, and perseverance in the Catholic tradition. Her life story resonates with the transformative power of prayer, humility, and unwavering trust in God’s providence. From a young age, Rita exhibited a deep spiritual devotion and a desire to live a life dedicated to God. Despite facing various challenges and trials, including the…

St Rita of Cascia

O powerful St. Rita, rightly called Saint of the Impossible, I come to you with confidence in my great need. You know well my trials, for…

Description St. Rita of Cascia © Cecilia Lawrence May 21st 2014 4.5 x 6 inches Ink, watercolor, gold leaf "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." ~ Matthew 5:9 Happy Feast of St. Rita, patroness of hopeless and impossible situations! She just so happens to be my birthday patroness, so I decided that I ought to do an icon of her at some point. Most depictions of her have her dressed in the habit of modern Augustinian nuns, but I decided to represent her in…

A powerful intercessor to turn to under the weight of our burdens.

May 22nd - St. Rita: Sister Rita had a great devotion to the Passion of Christ. "Please let me suffer like you, Divine Saviour," she said one day, and suddenly one of the thorns from the crucifix struck her on the forehead. It left a deep wound which did not heal and which caused her much suffering for the rest of her life.