St. Rita Cascia of Daughter of Antonio and Amata Lotti; known as Peacemakers of Jesus, they had Rita late in life. From her early youth, Rita visited the Augustinian nuns at Cascia, and showed interest in a religious life. However, when she was twelve, her parents betrothed her to Paolo Mancini, an ill-tempered, abusive individual
St. Rita Novenas. Join us as we celebrate. Novenas start the first Thursday of each month with Novena Mass & Prayers taking place at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel at 7:00pm central. The opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available starting at 6:00pm.Day 1 – St. Matthew Novena. Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) Dear Jesus, I have sinned against God and you. I have gone against you and hurt you with each and every sin I have committed.
Feb 6, 2020 Dear St. Rita, I am praying for my son Anthony Peter. He has Cancer. It started in his rectum. He had surgery. Was told all Cancer was removed. Every three month’s he has blood test for Cancer markers. His numbers were always good 1.3, 1.4. Every six month’s he had a PET Scan of his body to check for any new Cancer. St. Rita: I ask that you help with my daughter’s completion of 3 high school credits so she can finally graduate and go on to college. Her battle with mental health for over 3.5 years has challenged her achievement of this goal. She wants so desperately to achieve this so she can go to college and then fulfill her dream of working with the my lips shall glorify you. R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. Thus will I bless you while I live; lifting up my hands, I will call upon your name. As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied, and with exultant lips my mouth shall praise you. R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. vO1wuah.