Prayer to St. Rita
for Campus Ministry at USI

Glorious Saint Rita, patroness of those in need, your intercession with our Lord is most powerful. Through the favors obtained by your prayers you have been called “Advocate of hopeless and even impossible cases.” Saint Rita, humble and pure; patient and compassionate lover of Christ Crucified! We have confidence that everyone who has recourse to you will find comfort and relief.  Listen to our petitions and show your power with God on our behalf. Obtain our petitions for us if they are for the greater honor of God, and for our good. We promise, if our petitions are granted, to make known your favor, and to glorify God for His gift.

Relying on your power with the merciful Savior, we ask of you… help us build a Newman Center at USI and help us set up an endowed chair of Catholic Studies here.

By the singular merits of your childhood,
By your perfect union with the Divine Will,
By your acceptance of troubles in your married life,
By the anguish felt at the murder of your husband,
By the surrender of your children, rather than have them offend God,
By your miraculous entrance into the convent,
By your daily penance and fasting,
By your courage and joy in bearing the mark of the Crucified Savior,
By the Divine Love which consumed your life,
By your devotion in receiving the Blessed Sacrament,
By the happiness you felt in leaving this life for union with Christ,
By the example you have given to people of every state of life.

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

Let us pray.

Heavenly Father! In Your infinite love and mercy, You heed the prayer of Your beloved servant, Rita. You graciously grant favors through her intercession, which are considered impossible to human skill and effort. Relying on her compassionate love, we ask You to assist us in our trials and difficulties. Let unbelievers know that you are the helper of the humble, the defender of the weak, and the strength of those who trust in You. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.