Venerated by milions of believers all over the world, saint rita is one of the most popular icons of the christianity. About 9 months ago, i was incredibly blessed to visit beautiful cascia, which raised my interest in saint rita. Rita of cascia, in the world margherita lotti, an augustinian nun, was canonized by pope leo xiii in 1900. Preghiera a santa rita da cascia catholic religion, catholic saints, patron saints, roman. Rita finds new hope through the generosity of a convent of sisters. Rita, but i also got to meet one of the onsite augustinian monks and say the rosary with the nuns of monastero santa rita.
As a child, rita often visited the nuns at the augustinian convent in town and hoped to be able to join them one day. The present church was founded to replace an earlier one, rebuilt in 1557 and. Even though orders customarily received widows, the augustinians three times refused rita because she had been married. Rita at a young age decided she was called to be a nun at the augustinian convent of santa maria magdalena. See more ideas about st rita of cascia, saints and catholic saints. Spanish saint rita of cascia born 81 may 22, 1457 was an italian augustinian widow and saint venerated in the roman catholic church. The only negative thing is nuns they are very unwelcoming and rood.
After years of serious illness, saint rita died in the year 1457, on may 22, and it later became her feast day. Rita of cascia 81 was born in the italian town of roccaporena. Barangay san vicente serves as the minor central business district, it is where the public market is located, while santa rita church and the municipal hall are located in san jose. As noted in its accompanying certificate of authenticity, the relic was part of the last batch extracted from the incorrupt body of saint rita in 20 august 1972. Various miracles are attributed to her intercession, and she is often portrayed with a bleeding wound on her forehead, which is understood to indicate a partial stigmata. The reliquary is laid open for public veneration every august 17.
The story of saint rita of cascia this information was taken from the book, the precious pearl, written by michael digregorio, osa, which is available for purchase in our gift shop. Rita of cascia, the very popular saint who lived in italy in the 14th century. Not only did i have the opportunity to see the incorrupt body of st. For the occasion, cascia is organising the ritiane celebrations, intense and important days every year, numerous pilgrims are coming to cascia to participate at the events and to celebrate saint rita in. This story is a hagiographical story describing one saintly characteristic st. She is venerated as a saint in the roman catholic church. Fue una hija obediente, esposa fiel, esposa maltratada, madre, viuda, religiosa, estigmatizada y santa incorrupta. The marriage lasted for 18 years, during which she is remembered for her christian values as a model wife and. Spanish saint rita of cascia born 81 may 22, 1457 was an italian augustinian widow and.
Her body was found to be incorrupt and is now venerated in a glass encasing in the basilica di santa rita in cascia. Rita lotti was born in 81 in the tiny hamlet of roccaporena, near cascia, in the province of umbria, italy. She applied to enter the augustinian convent at cascia of italy, in 1407. Famous as the patron saint of hopeless situations, st. Viale santa rita, 06043 cascia pg, italy basilica of saint rita of cascia contact number. Pagina ufficiale di santa rita da cascia a cura del monastero agostiniano di santa rita da cascia. The visit to cascia was a short one, but an unforgettable one.
See more ideas about st rita of cascia, catholic saints and catholic. Book your tickets online for basilica di santa rita, cascia. Her parents antonio and amata looked upon their only child as a very special gift from god since she was born to them as they were already getting on in years. Life of saint rita the national shrine of saint rita of. Rita friends at spartan house 1032 prairie st, aurora, il 60506 for a beverage or two. Some reflections on the holy life and example of saint rita. Rita da cascia is a 2004 italian television movie directed by giorgio capitani. Saint rita of cascia and the impossible the best catholic. Saint rita of cascia basilica di santa rita tripadvisor. Rent saint rita 2004 starring vittoria belvedere and martin crewes on dvd and bluray. The basilica is a modern construction, built in this century, over nine years, from 1938 to 1947. Saint rita of cascia born margherita lotti 71 may 22, 1447 was an italian widow and augustinian nun. With vittoria belvedere, martin crewes, simone ascani, enzo marino bellanich.
Centro parroquial find more information inside upcoming events. See all 2 basilica di santa rita tours on tripadvisor. Saint rita of cascia 81 may 22, 1457 was an italian widow, and augustinian nun. Saint rita of cascia the power of love dvd film trailer from. The marriage lasted for 18 years, during which time she is remembered for her christian values as a model wife and mother who made efforts. High in the hills of the republic of cascia, in a tiny umbrian village called roccaporena, antonio and amata lotti were wellrespected peacemakers. I learned of her from a battered wife, concerned about battered wives, asking me her story, since her cult is everywhere in florence, women praying before her picture, where she is.
Rent saint rita 2004 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Rita was born in a small village near cascia, italy, in 81. Like elizabeth ann seton, rita of cascia was a wife, mother, widow and member of a religious community, in her case the augustinians. She is the patron saint of impossible causes and if you look around at all that is happening in the world today you truly feel the only way back to some kind of peace is through gods intervention. Rita was then free to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a nun. Aug 9, 2014 rita da cascia 2004 tv movie 180 min drama romance 26 september. Rita of cascia, rita was born in roccaborena, italy in 81 to aged parents who were known for their charity, and who fervently thanked god for the gift of a daughter so late in life. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
However cruel ritas husband is depicted to initially be in this film, it appears to be an understatement and a romanticization. Rita dealt with many very difficult, and tragic, events in her life. Basilica of saint rita of cascia, cascia ticket price. A compelling docudrama that tells the whole story of the amazing life of st. Rita of cascia offers all visitors a significant opportunity of reflection and prayer. Born near spoleto, italy, rita was married at an early age to an abusive husband. Anyway just seeing santa rita makes you forget everything. Media in category santa rita da cascia rome the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. We recommend booking basilica di santa rita tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The film is based on real life events of augustinian nun and saint rita of cascia. Three barangays compose the poblacion of santa rita.
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