Summary of St. Rita - One of the Best Patron Saints You Can Get - Fr. Chris Alar | 5/22/26

About this episode

Fr. Chris Alar shares the story of St. Rita of Cascia, highlighting her role as the Patron Saint of the Impossible and her lessons on faith and perseverance.

The Readings for Today's Homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading... Father Chris Alar, MIC, shares the incredible story of St. Rita of Cascia, the beloved “Patron Saint of the Impossible.” From the signs surrounding her birth to her difficult marriage, deep sacrifices, miraculous roses, devotion to Christ’s Passion, and incorrupt body after death, St. Rita reveals the power of faith, perseverance, forgiveness, and surrender to God. Known as a protector in impossible situations and patroness of difficult marriages, St. Rita reminds us that no suffering is wasted when united to Christ. ★ Support this podcast ★

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Host: Fr. Chris Alar

Topics covered

• St. Rita
• patron saints
• faith
• perseverance
• forgiveness
• Christianity

Keywords

• St. Rita
• patron saint
• impossible situations
• faith
• forgiveness
• Christianity
• suffering
• sacrifice

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Organizations: Marian Fathers

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