NOVENA TO SAINT RITA, (Patroness of impossible cases)

O holy patroness of those in need, St. Rita,

whose pleadings before thy Divine Lord

are almost irresistible,

who for thy lavishness in granting favours

hast been called the Advocate of the hopeless

and even of the impossible;

St. Rita, so humble, so pure,

so mortified, so patient

and of such compassionate love

for thy Crucified Jesus

that thou couldst obtain from Him

whatsoever thou askest,

on account of which all confidently

have recourse to thee expecting,

if not always relief,

at least comfort;

be propitious to our petition,

showing thy power with God

on behalf of thy suppliant;

be lavish to us,

as thou hast been in so many wonderful cases,

for the greater glory of God,

for the spreading of thine own devotion,

and for the consolation of those

who trust in thee.

We promise, if our petition is granted,

to glorify thee by making known thy favour,

to bless and sing thy praises forever.

Relying then upon thy merits and power

before the Sacred Heart of Jesus,

we pray thee grant that...

(Make your request here...)

as soon as God deems fit.

Amen.

This Novena must be said for nine consecutive days, and then

must be published in a newspaper if your petition is granted.