Litany of Saint Rita de Cascia

The Litany of Saint Rita de Cascia is a cherished Catholic prayer invoking the intercession of Saint Rita, revered for her deep compassion, trust in God, and miraculous aid in seemingly impossible situations. Known for her devotion to Christ’s Passion and her life of humility and charity, she is a powerful advocate for those facing adversity. This litany is often prayed to seek her intercession for hope and strength. This litany is for private use.

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Litany of Saint Rita de Cascia

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father Almighty, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, who hast said: Ask and you shall receive; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, Spirit of Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, and Knowledge, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, infinite in power, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, who dost never refuse a petition, pray for us.
Immaculate Virgin, Queen of Heaven and earth, pray for us.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, pray for us.
Holy angels, spirits of humility, pray for us.
Holy Principalities, protectors of religious communities, pray for us.
Holy Virtues, angels of fortitude, pray for us.
Holy Cherubim, angels of light, pray for us.

Saint Rita, consecrated to God, pray for us.
Saint Rita, lover of Jesus Crucified, pray for us.
Saint Rita, bride of the suffering Saviour, pray for us.
Saint Rita, filled with compassion for the sufferings of Christ, pray for us.
Saint Rita, crowned by an angel with a crown of thorns, pray for us.
Saint Rita, who didst bear the wound of this mysterious crown on thy forehead, pray for us.
Saint Rita, who didst firmly trust in the loving mercy of Jesus, pray for us.
Saint Rita, who didst importune the dying Saviour with ardent supplication, pray for us.
Saint Rita, who didst never doubt a gracious answer to thy prayer, pray for us.

That we may renounce all self-love, pray for us, Saint Rita.
That we may confidently trust in the promise of Jesus, pray for us, Saint Rita.
That the enemies of our salvation may be put to confusion, pray for us, Saint Rita.
That we may ever perfectly fulfill the will of God, pray for us, Saint Rita.
That our inclinations to evil may be destroyed, pray for us, Saint Rita.
That the Faith in all its purity may be spread over our land, pray for us, Saint Rita.
That a holy zeal may fill our hearts, pray for us, Saint Rita.
That we may infuse a holy love for chastity into all who come into contact with us, pray for us, Saint Rita.
That in all our actions and omissions we may endeavor to promote a tender charity, pray for us, Saint Rita.
That we may be delivered from all avarice, vainglory, and rash judgment, pray for us, Saint Rita.
That great saints may rise in our land who will edify the people and dispel the darkness of unbelief, pray for us, Saint Rita.
That we may be delivered from all interior enemies, pray for us, Saint Rita.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, Saint Rita,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.
O God, who in Thy infinite tenderness dost deign to hearken to the prayer of Saint Rita, and to grant her supplication that which seems impossible to human foresight, skill, and efforts, in reward for her compassionate love and firm reliance upon Thy promises; have pity upon our adversity and succor us in our calamities, that the unbeliever may know that Thou art the recompenser of the humble, the defense of the helpless, and the strength of those who trust in Thee. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.