2/13/2024 0 Comments St rita prayer impossibleSuddenly one of the thorns detached and fastened itself in her forehead so deeply that she could not remove it. After hearing a sermon on the Passion of Christ she returned to her cell kneeling before her crucifix, she implored: “Let me, my Jesus share in Thy suffering, at least of one of Thy thorns”. Rita’s hidden, simple life in religion was distinguished by obedience and charity she performed many extreme penances. Astonished at the miracle, the Nuns received Rita, and soon enrolled her among their number. In a miraculous way she was conducted to the monastic enclosure, no entrance having been opened. One night as Rita was praying earnestly in her humble home she heard herself called by name, while someone knocked at the door. God Himself, however, supported her cause. Three times she sought admittance among the Augustinian Nuns in Cascia, but her request was refused each time, and she returned to her home in Rocca Porrena. ![]() ![]() Rita’s former desire to consecrate herself to God again took possession of her. Rita continued her accustomed devotions, and her sanctity and prayers finally won her husband’s heart so that he willingly consented that she continue her acts of devotion.Įighteen years had elapsed since her marriage, when her husband was murdered by an old enemy both of her sons died shortly after. Two sons were born to them, each inheriting their father’s quarrelsome temperament. Pious though her parents were, their tearful pleadings to postpone her noble purpose prevailed on Rita, and they gave her in marriage, at the age of eighteen, to an impulsive, irascible young man, who was well fitted to try the patience and virtue of the holy girl. At the age of twelve, however, she desired to consecrate herself to God in the religious state. To satisfy her desire of a life of union with God by prayer, her parents fitted up a little room in their home as an oratory, where she spent all her spare moments. Rita’s childhood was one of happiness to her parents. You who were so very pleasing to God on earth and are so much so now in heaven, I promise to use this favor, when granted, to better my life, to proclaim God’s mercy, and to make you more widely known and loved. Join your prayers to mine and obtain for me the grace I desire (here mention your request). I know that God has a most generous heart and that he is a most loving Father. Come to my help, speak for me, pray with me, intercede on my behalf before the Father. You know well my trials, for you yourself were many times burdened in this life. ![]() Rita, rightly called Saint of the Impossible, I come to you with confidence in my great need.
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