World's Best City

Here in my Saint Rita of Cascia blog, I would like to share my trip to Paris France – one of the best times of my life. Last November 20, 2011, I got the chance to visit France on my way to Manila.

At first I was hesitant to pass by the city, much more stay there for five long days. But once I started with my tour of the city, my impression about it has totally changed.

As I always said, Paris is simply the best city in the world. Everything about it was magical. I was about to see the Eiffel Tower – an awesome sight to behold.

I also visited the Louvre Museum, where the famous Mona Lisa portrait can be seen. Of course, going there would not be complete without a day’s visit to the Disneyland Park.

I was also able to hear the mass at Notre Dame Cathedral, the ceremony of which was special because it was officiated by the Bishop of the City.

With the many Patron Saint Statues on the sides around the Cathedral, I decided to check if one of them was Saint Rita. Unfortunately, she was not one of them. I could have checked if there was a church in the city dedicated to her but I have no access to the internet.

By the way, I also got to visit the Church of St. Catherine de Laboure which is also located in the city proper. I was able to buy a few medallions and pamphlets of her novena.

Generally I have a great time at Paris. The few days I spent there were not enough for me to fully enjoy all that the city could offer.

Novena of Saint Rita of Cascia - Powerful Prayer

I finished another Novena of Saint Rita of Cascia and she again proved to be a great and effective intercessor. I had an aching leg which sometimes was unbearable especially during when I woke up during the morning. But after I turned to Saint Rita for help and prayed her Novena, the Lord has miraculously healed my leg. It really is great to feel and be healthy again. I wish for everyone to realize the powerful intercession of Saint Rita of Cascia. However, we must also understand that while we can turn to prayers to the Lord God, we can only enjoy his blessings of health if we help ourselves by changing our ways and living in a healthful manner.

Thank You So Much St Rita of Cascia

My youngest brother was going through some difficult times and because of this, everyone in the family was affected. I turned to Saint Rita for her assistance, praying that my brother will be able to overcome his problems and that he become more wise in his decisions, be more kindhearted, patient and loving. I prayed the Novena of St Rita with the intention that my brother sees the beauty and all the great things that life still can offer to him. I prayed that he becomes more responsible in his actions. I fervently prayed to the Patroness of Impossible Cases for her intercession to the Lord - that the Lord may grant the favor that I requested and finally see positive changes in my brother. And indeed it was granted! My brother has changed for the better - which caused so much happiness to the family, especially my mother. Thank you so much Saint Rita of Cascia.

Another Request Granted Thru Saint Rita

Thank you so much Saint Rita of Cascia for interceding for me. The Lord has healed me completely from an ear problem through your powerful intercession. The sickness was debilitating, dizziness and nausea. But because of your assistance, healing was almost immediate. It was supposedly a health problem that needs a few months of healing - but in my case, I got relief and total recovery in 10 days! Again, Saint Rita of Cascia, my deepest gratitude for your powerful intercession.

Saint Rita of Cascia Novena (say every hour for 9 hours)

I know that the Novena to Saint Rita of Cascia is prayed every day for nine days, but I just learned that we can also do it every hour for nine hours. Perhaps this can be done by devotees with intentions or requests needing immediate answers or responses from the Lord. I myself have a few important requests that I am desperate to be immediately heard and granted. Below is the Novena to St Rita of Cascia.

Oh Blessed Patroness of people in great need, St Rita, whose pleads before the Divine Lord God are irresistible and heard, who because of her lavishness in granting requests and favors is known as Help of the Hopeless and likewise the Impossible.

St. Rita, you are so humble, so mortified and pure, so patient and of great compassionate love for Jesus Christ that you can obtain from Him whatsoever you may ask, showing your power with the Lord God on behalf of your suppliant; I pray that you be lavish to me, as you have been in many case, for the glory of the Lord, for the cultivation and spread to your devotion, and consolation to devotees trusting thee.

I promise to you, that if my petitions are granted, to glorify you by making known your favor, and to bless and sing praises to you forever. Relying on your power and merits before Sacred Heart of Jesus Our Lord, I pray that you grant my request (state your intention here)
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Thank You, Saint Rita of Cascia

The Lord always hears our prayers, our petitions and requests – and many times whatever we pray for is granted in our favor – so long as it is for our good. I have been a serious devotee of Saint Rita of Cascia, and I promised to tell everyone of any request or petition – and indeed, I devote this post to expressing my deep gratitude to St Rita for her powerful intercession to the Lord and posting a short prayer that anyone can pray to request for her intercession. All the more have I become a serious devotee to Saint Rita if only because of my latest petition that the Lord has granted me.

Here is another short Prayer to St Rita of Cascia:

Blessed Patroness of people in dire need, Saint Rita, you are so pure, humble and patient. Your pleas with your holy Spouse are certainly irresistible do obtain for me please from the Lord Jesus Christ this petition (mention here your request). Shower me with your kindness for the glory of God, and for this I will honor you and sing beautiful praises forever.

Glorious Holy Saint Rita of Cascia, you participated in the passion and suffering of Jesus. Please help me obtain the grace and blessing to suffer in total resignation all life’s troubles and problems. Please do protect and assist me in my needs. Amen.

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