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Let God Act

Sometimes in this life of faith God will remove his blessings from you. But remember that he knows how and when to replace them, either through the ministry of others or by himself.
—François de Salignac de La Mothe-Fénelon

— from Firmly On the Rock

Saturday, March 16, 2013

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Rita of Cascia: Like Elizabeth Ann Seton, Rita of Cascia was a wife, mother, widow and member of a religious community. Her holiness was reflected in each phase of her life.
<p>Born at Roccaporena in central Italy, Rita wanted to become a nun but was pressured at a young age into marrying a harsh and cruel man. During her 18-year marriage, she bore and raised two sons. After her husband was killed in a brawl and her sons had died, Rita tried to join the Augustinian nuns in Cascia. Unsuccessful at first because she was a widow, Rita eventually succeeded. </p><p>Over the years, her austerity, prayerfulness and charity became legendary. When she developed wounds on her forehead, people quickly associated them with the wounds from Christ's crown of thorns. She meditated frequently on Christ's passion. Her care for the sick nuns was especially loving. She also counseled lay people who came to her monastery. </p><p>Beatified in 1626, Rita was not canonized until 1900. She has acquired the reputation, together with St. Jude, as a saint of impossible cases. Many people visit her tomb each year.</p>

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CATHOLIC GREETINGS

	St. Patrick's Day
	This patron saint of Ireland grew in his understanding of God through his ministry with God’s people.

	Lent
	Especially during Lent the Church encourages us to gather all our triumphs and tragedies and place them at the foot of the cross.

	Encouragement
	Are you convinced that God is great and life is good? Share your belief today with someone who is discouraged.

	Lent
	May our Lenten practices lead us to a deeper understanding of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection.

	St. Patrick's Day
	Share an Irish blessing with friends and family: “May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be ever at your back…”

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