St. Rita of Cascia Novena – Day 1: Patience
Join in praying the St. Rita of Cascia Novena to seek help for impossible causes.
Today's Focus: Patience
On this first day of the St. Rita of Cascia Novena, we pray for patience in suffering and difficulties, following St. Rita's example of enduring trials with love and trust in God.
Prayer for Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious St. Rita, who didst bear the wounds of the crown of thorns and the stigmata of our Lord Jesus Christ, obtain for me the grace to bear with patience all the trials and sufferings of this life, and to accept them as a means of purification and sanctification.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
Daily Intention:
Today we pray for the gift of patience. May we learn from St. Rita's example to endure trials with love and trust in God's providence. Help us to see our sufferings as opportunities to grow closer to Jesus and to offer them for the salvation of souls.
O St. Rita, who didst suffer so much in thy life, teach us to bear our crosses with patience and love, knowing that God never abandons those who trust in Him.
Pray for us, O glorious St. Rita, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Reflection for Today
St. Rita's life was marked by extraordinary patience in the face of great suffering. She endured a difficult marriage, the loss of her husband and sons, and many other trials. Yet through it all, she never lost her trust in God or her love for others.
Today, let us ask St. Rita to help us grow in patience. When we face difficulties, let us remember that God is with us and that our sufferings can be offered up for the good of others. St. Rita shows us that patience is not passive resignation, but active trust in God's love and providence.
Think about the areas in your life where you need more patience. Ask St. Rita to intercede for you, that you may bear your trials with the same love and trust that she showed throughout her life.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Pray with Confidence
Trust in St. Rita's powerful intercession. She is known as the "Saint of the Impossible" and has helped countless people in desperate situations.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and impossible causes to St. Rita. She wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Imitate Her Virtues
Ask St. Rita to help you grow in patience, forgiveness, and trust in God. Try to imitate her virtues in your daily life.
Trust in God's Will
Remember that God knows what is best for you. Trust that He will answer your prayers in the way that is most beneficial for your soul.
Closing Blessing
O glorious St. Rita, help us to grow in patience and to trust in God's providence. Teach us to bear our sufferings with love and to offer them for the salvation of souls. May we learn from your example to never lose hope, even in the most difficult circumstances. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.