Saint Rita of Cascia

Rita endured a hard marriage, loss, grief, and later religious life with patience and Christlike forgiveness.

She is a steady companion for long pain, family wounds, and situations beyond our control.

• forgiveness
• hope
• perseverance

1. Practice one concrete act of forgiveness.
2. Bring a difficult cause to prayer without despair.

Traditionally invoked for: impossible-causes.

May 22 in many calendars. Local observances and ranks can vary.