St. Rita of Cascia Novena – Day 4: Conversion
Join in praying the St. Rita of Cascia Novena to seek her powerful intercession.
Today's Focus: Conversion
On this fourth day of the St. Rita of Cascia Novena, we pray for the conversion of sinners and those who have strayed from God. St. Rita's prayer for her enemies teaches us to love even those who have hurt us and to desire their salvation.
Prayer for Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O glorious St. Rita, who didst pray for the conversion of thy husband's murderers, obtain for me the grace to pray fervently for the conversion of sinners and for those who have strayed from God. Help me to have a great zeal for the salvation of souls and to offer my prayers and sufferings for their conversion.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory be to the Father...
Daily Intention:
Today we pray for the conversion of sinners. May we learn from St. Rita's example to pray for those who have hurt us and for all who have strayed from God. Help us to have a great love for souls and to desire their salvation as much as our own.
O St. Rita, who didst show such great love for the salvation of souls, teach us to pray for sinners and to offer our sufferings for their conversion.
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 prayer for the conversion of her husband's murderers shows us the true meaning of Christian love. Instead of seeking revenge, she prayed for their salvation. This is the kind of love that Jesus showed on the cross when He prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
Today, let us ask St. Rita to help us grow in love for souls. Think about the people in your life who may have strayed from God or who are living in sin. Pray for their conversion, not out of judgment, but out of love for their souls and desire for their eternal happiness.
St. Rita teaches us that true love means wanting what is best for others, even when they have hurt us. The greatest gift we can give someone is to pray for their salvation.
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 love for souls and to pray fervently for the conversion of sinners. Teach us to desire the salvation of others as much as our own, and to offer our prayers and sufferings for their conversion. May we learn from your example to love even our enemies and to pray for their eternal happiness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.