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St. Rita Novena Prayer Book

St. Rita Novena Prayer Book

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Saint Rita: Saint of the Impossible is a Catholic prayer book focused on devotion to St. Rita, especially for those seeking help in difficult or seemingly impossible situations. This 128-page paperback from Catholic Book Publishing includes novenas, devotions, and the traditional fifteen Thursdays, with large, easy-to-read type in a compact 3.9 x 0.3 x 6.1 inch format.

  • Includes prayers, novenas, and devotions to St. Rita
  • Features the fifteen Thursdays devotion
  • Large print style supports comfortable daily prayer and reading
  • Flexible illustrated cover is easy to carry in a bag, purse, or prayer space
  • Compact paperback edition with ISBN-13: 978-0899421278

Known as the saint of the impossible, St. Rita is closely associated with prayer, fasting, penance, and devotion to the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Compared to broader saints books, this edition is dedicated specifically to her intercessory prayers and devotional practice, making it useful for focused novena prayer, personal reflection, or parish gift giving.

This book works well for daily prayer at home, Eucharistic adoration, prayer groups, and those preparing a thoughtful Catholic gift for someone facing hardship. Published in English by Catholic Book Publishing on January 1, 1999, it offers a clear, portable resource for Catholic devotion grounded in a long-standing prayer tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A good prayer book for impossible situations is one centered on Saint Rita, who is widely known in Catholic devotion as the saint invoked for difficult, desperate, or seemingly impossible cases. Saint Rita: Saint of the Impossible is designed for that purpose. It includes prayers to St. Rita, novenas, devotions, and the traditional fifteen Thursdays devotion, giving readers more than one way to pray depending on their need and schedule. This type of book is especially helpful for Catholics who want structure during stressful seasons, such as family hardship, illness, broken relationships, or long-standing intentions. Instead of searching for scattered prayers online, readers get a single printed resource with clear devotional material in one place. A practical advantage of this edition is its large, easy-to-read type and compact paperback format. The tradeoff is that it is a focused prayer book, not a full biography or broad collection of saint prayers. It is best for someone specifically seeking St. Rita intercession and a traditional Catholic devotional approach.
For daily devotion, the best Saint Rita prayer book is one that offers both short prayers and longer structured devotions. Saint Rita: Saint of the Impossible fits that need because it includes prayers to St. Rita along with novenas and other devotions, so readers can use it for a brief daily prayer or follow a more intentional prayer routine over time. This makes it useful for people who want consistency without needing a complicated format. Someone may pray a simple daily prayer on busy days, then use the novena or the fifteen Thursdays devotion when seeking deeper spiritual focus. The book is also practical for regular use because it has large, easy-to-read print and a flexible illustrated cover in a compact 128-page paperback. It is best for Catholics who specifically want devotion to St. Rita of Cascia rather than a general prayer book. If a reader wants a prayer resource covering many saints or many unrelated topics, a broader Catholic prayer book may be a better fit.
There is no required length of time to pray to Saint Rita. Many Catholics pray to her briefly each day, while others use a novena over nine days or follow the traditional fifteen Thursdays devotion included in some St. Rita prayer books. The right length depends on your intention, your schedule, and the devotional practice you want to follow. If you want a simple daily practice, a short prayer said with attention and faith can be enough. If you are praying for a serious or long-term intention, a structured devotion can help you stay consistent. Saint Rita: Saint of the Impossible is useful here because it gathers prayers, novenas, and the fifteen Thursdays devotion in one place, giving readers options instead of a single fixed format. This is especially helpful for people who want guidance rather than improvising prayers on their own. The main tradeoff is that it supports devotional prayer, not instant answers. It is best used as a steady companion for ongoing prayer and reflection.
Yes. This book is specifically centered on devotion to Saint Rita, who is commonly invoked for impossible or very difficult situations. Saint Rita: Saint of the Impossible includes prayers to St. Rita as well as novenas and other devotions, making it suitable for readers seeking prayer support for urgent, painful, or seemingly hopeless intentions. That matters because many people looking for a St. Rita prayer want more than a single short text. They often need a resource they can return to daily or use over several days or weeks. This paperback offers that kind of structure, including the fifteen Thursdays devotion for those who prefer a traditional extended practice. It is best for Catholics who want a dedicated St. Rita prayer resource in print rather than piecing together prayers online. A limitation is that the product description does not present it as a broad reference on miracles or testimony collections. Its main purpose is prayer and devotion, not documenting answered prayers or offering a full historical study.
Yes, this book can be used for daily prayer to St. Rita of Cascia. Because it includes prayers, novenas, and devotions to St. Rita, it works well for readers who want either a short daily practice or a more structured devotional rhythm. You do not need to reserve it only for special emergencies or novena periods. Many Catholics prefer a printed prayer book for daily use because it creates consistency and reduces distraction compared with using a phone or searching online each time. This edition is especially practical for that purpose because it has large, easy-to-read type and a compact size of about 3.9 by 6.1 inches, making it easy to keep near a prayer corner, bedside, or in a bag. It is best for someone who wants focused devotion to St. Rita rather than a general Catholic prayer collection. The main tradeoff is that it is specialized. If you want daily prayers covering many saints, seasons, and sacramental devotions, you may need an additional broader prayer book.
A printed Saint Rita prayer book is often better for people who want consistency, fewer distractions, and a more prayerful routine. A PDF or online prayer can be convenient, especially for quick access, but a dedicated print book keeps the prayers in one stable format and avoids the interruptions that often come with phones, tabs, or web browsing. Saint Rita: Saint of the Impossible is well suited to that use because it is a compact 128-page paperback with large, easy-to-read print and a flexible cover. It includes not only prayers to St. Rita but also novenas and the fifteen Thursdays devotion, so readers do not have to gather devotional material from multiple online sources. This is best for Catholics who prefer a tactile, screen-free prayer experience or who want a reliable book for home, parish use, or travel. The tradeoff is that a printed book is less instantly searchable than a digital file. If someone strongly prefers digital storage, this product is a physical paperback rather than a downloadable PDF.
This Saint Rita prayer book includes prayers to St. Rita, novenas, and devotions centered on her spirituality and intercession. The product description specifically notes that it includes the fifteen Thursdays devotion, which is one of the traditional practices associated with St. Rita. Its overall focus reflects her prayer life, fasting, penances, and deep devotion to the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. That combination makes the book more useful than a single-page prayer card for someone who wants an ongoing devotional resource. A reader can use it for daily prayer, for a novena, or for a longer practice tied to a specific intention. It is especially valuable for those drawn to traditional Catholic devotions and the witness of saints in times of suffering and perseverance. A limitation is that this is not presented as a full theological study or large-format biography. It is best understood as a focused prayer and devotion book for Catholics who want to pray with St. Rita’s intercession in a practical, portable format.
A Saint Rita prayer book is the better choice for someone with a specific devotion to St. Rita or a particular intention involving hardship, loss, family struggles, or seemingly impossible circumstances. A general Catholic prayer book is broader, but it usually gives less space to any one saint’s prayers or devotional traditions. Saint Rita: Saint of the Impossible is especially suitable for readers who want concentrated St. Rita devotion rather than a wide survey of prayers. It includes prayers to her, novenas, and the fifteen Thursdays devotion, which gives more depth than a general prayer collection typically would. That makes it useful for people seeking sustained intercession over time instead of only an occasional saint prayer. Choose this kind of book if your goal is focused prayer and spiritual companionship through St. Rita. Choose a general Catholic prayer book if you want one all-purpose resource for Mass prayers, seasonal devotions, common litanies, and many saints. The tradeoff is focus versus variety.
This is primarily a prayer book, not a full biography. Saint Rita: Saint of the Impossible is described as providing prayers to St. Rita along with novenas and devotions, including the fifteen Thursdays. Its purpose is devotional use rather than offering an extended life study of St. Rita of Cascia. That distinction matters for shoppers deciding between a spiritual reading book and a practical prayer resource. If you want something to use actively in prayer, especially for repeated devotion or a particular intention, this book is the stronger fit. If you are mainly looking for historical detail, a long narrative of her life, or a scholarly study of her spirituality, you may want a separate saints book in addition to this one. This edition works best for Catholics who want to pray with St. Rita’s intercession in a traditional format. Its compact paperback design, large type, and devotional structure support regular use. The tradeoff is that it is intentionally specialized rather than comprehensive in historical scope.
Yes, this is a practical Saint Rita prayer book for church, adoration, or travel. It is a compact paperback measuring about 3.9 by 6.1 inches and only 0.3 inches thick, so it is small enough to fit easily into a purse, small bag, or coat pocket. At 128 pages, it offers substantial devotional content without being bulky. Its portability matters for people who prefer to keep a prayer book with them for Eucharistic adoration, quiet time before Mass, prayer during commuting breaks, or visits to a chapel. The large, easy-to-read type is another advantage, especially in lower-light settings or for readers who do not want tiny print. This book is best for those who want a dedicated St. Rita devotional companion on the go. The main limitation is that its small format is ideal for portability, not for a large-print desk edition with wide margins for note-taking. If portability and focused devotion matter most, it is a strong fit.