Novena to St.Rita

St. Rita, one of the most venerated and invoked Saint by practicing Catholics.

The first miracle occurred at Rita late time happens when comes the time to celebrate her funeral. A carpenter, Cicco Barbari, had recently become disable to the hands, unable to work. Seeing the body of Rita, said: “Oh, se non fossi 'struppiato', la farei io questa cassa!” ("Oh, if I were not crippled, I'd do this chest!").