Saint
Joseph
Saint
Joseph
NOVENA
TO SAINT RITA
O Holy Patroness of those in need,
St. Rita, whose pleadings before the Divine Lord are almost
irresistible, who for thy lavishness in granting favors has t 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 thy Crucified Jesus that thou couldst obtain from
Him whatsoever thou askest, on account of which al 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 know thy favor, to bless and sing thy praises forever.
Relying upon thy merits and power before the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
we pray thee grant that (mention your request here).
Obtain
for us our request
By
the singular merits of thy childhood
By the perfect union with the
Divine Will
By thy 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 penance's and thrice daily blooding
scourgings
By the suffering caused by the wound thou didst receive
from the thorn of the 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 they
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.
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 on our adversary 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
Second version:--
Novena to St Rita
Glorious St Rita patroness of those in need, your intercession with our Lord is most powerful
thru the favors obatained by your prayers, you have been called advocate of hopeless and even
impossible cases. St Rita, humble and pure, patient and compassionate lover of Chriat crucified!
We have confidence that everyone who has recourse to you will find comfort and relief. Listen to
our petitions and show your power with God in our behalf. Obtain out petitions for us if they
are for the greater honor of God and for our good. We promise if our petitions are granted to
make known your favor and to glorify God for his gift. Relying on your power with the merciful S
avior we ask you............
(mention request here)
By the singular merits of your childhood.......... OBTAIN OUR REQUEST FOR US
By your perfect union with the Divine Will........
By your acceptance of troubles in your married life.......
By the anguish felt at the murder of your husband.........
By the surrender of your children rather than have them offend God.......
By your miraculous entrance in the convent..................
By your daily penance and fasting................................
By your courage and joy in bearing the mark of the Crucified Savior......
By the Divine Love which consumed your life....................................
By your devotion in receiving the Blessed Sacrament................
By the happines you felt in leaving this life for union with Christ........
By the example you have given to people of every state of life..........
Pray for us St Rita....... That we maybe worthy of the promises of Christ
Let us Pray
Heavely Father in your infinite love and mercy, you heed the prayer of your beloved servant Rita.
You graciously grant favors thru her intercession which are considered impossible to human skill
and effort. Relying on her compassionate love we ask you yo assist us in our trials and difficulties.
Let unbelievers know that you are the helper of the humble, the defender of the weak and the strength
of those who trust in you. We ask this thru Christ our Lord. AMEN
