Sunday, May 31, 2009

Short Prayer to Our Beloved Saint Rita of Cascia

Dear Lord God, through the wonderful prayer and intercession of St. Rita of Cascia, may we be able to learn how to accept our crosses, all of life’s sufferings and sacrifices in the same way and spirit by which Saint Rita bore hers.

Amen

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Prayer to Saint Rita of Cascia for the Cure of the Sick

Dear Saint Rita of Cascia, model wife as well as widow, you have greatly suffered from sickness, yet you showed only patience if only because of your love for our Lord.

May you teach us how to say our prayers like you did. Indeed, we invoke you for your assistance, confident that you will intercede for us. Please help us Saint Rita and aid us in the cure and treatment of (name).

To the Lord Almighty, everything is possible. May the healing of (name) give glory to our Lord God.

Amen.