Rita of cascia and martin crewes as paolo mancini together with simone ascani, enzo marino bellanich, massimiliano benvenuto, giorgia bongianni and sandro giordano. You are in my prayers every day, each family, minister, staff, the school, teachers and all the volunteers that make our parish great. Film clip saint rita famous as the patron saint of hopeless situations, st. Click on cc button for english and indonesian subtitles. The film is based on real life events of augustinian nun and saint rita of cascia. Rita of cascia is the patron saint of impossible causes, sterility, abuse victims, loneliness, marriage difficulties, parenthood, widows, the sick, and bodily ills and wounds. Note that this movie is not for little children, since it depicts the violence of her husband paolo, as well as a few other adult. Rita of cascia, saint of impossible causes the statue of saint rita appears with the iconic elements that usually accompany her, such as roses, a tall staff that rises to. Holy week liturgy schedule live streamed events can be accessed on our website at or our facebook page st. Saint rita of cascia, hewn from the rocks of lebanon. May 22, 2018 the patron saint of the impossible has always been associated with the miraculous. But it reappeared when she returned to cascia and remained until her death. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In 1450, when she was preparing to visit rome for the jubilee year, the wound temporarily healed.
Rita of cascia is known as the patroness of impossible causes. Rita da cascia is a tv movie starring vittoria belvedere as st. Saint rita movies the national shrine of saint rita of cascia. She grew to be an attractive young lady, popular with the prominent young men of the city. You can watch the movie in english, but my husband and i thought the. Saint rita rita da cascia is a 2004 film that is beautifully acted. Saint rita of cascia the power of love dvd film trailer from. St rita of cascia novena st rita of cascia was a wife and mother, then after her husband was killed, a nun. Rita da cascia is a 2004 italian television movie directed by giorgio capitani. Starring vittoria belvedere and martin crewes, this powerful story combines high drama, great love, deep betrayal, senseless tragedy. This dvd can only be sold in the us and canada excluding puerto rico and french speaking canada famous as the patron of hopeless situations, st. The movie comes with a very good and thorough companion booklet about the movie and saint rita. Home of saint rita of cascia and the eucharistic miracle of cascia about cascia. After rita s husband died, she joined an augustinian community of religious sisters, where she was known both for practicing mortification of the flesh 1 and for the efficacy of her prayers.
Saint rita was born margherita lotti in roccaporena, italy in 81. May 19, 2019 now a saint in heaven, she helps those who are in great need, just as she once was in her earthly life. Rita of cascia and martin crewes as paolo mancini together with simone ascani,enzo marino bellanich,massimiliano benvenuto,giorgia bongianni and sandro giordano. She was known to be very spiritual even as a young child. Rent saint rita 2004 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Rita of cascia family, receive a big hug and my prayers for each one of you. The present church was founded to replace an earlier one, rebuilt in 1557 and already dedicated to st. The marriage lasted for 18 years, during which she is remembered for her christian values as a model wife and mother who made efforts to convert her husband from his abusive behavior. Rita of cascia, a beautiful woman who lived in italy in the fourteenth century, is immortalized in this wonderful, deeply moving film. She is venerated as a saint in the roman catholic church. Sr maricar buenaobra, osa, an augustinian nun who resides in saint mary magdalene convent in cascia, presents us a beautiful statement about saint rita of cascia.
Life of saint rita the national shrine of saint rita of cascia. Sep 26, 2004 and when the central character is a saint with a strong fame in italy, latin america,an incorruptible saint and spiritual mother of many families, witness of wonderful miracles and victim of hard times,ideal wife,mother and nun, it is enough for ignore the artistic value of movie in favor of his spiritual message. Born near spoleto, italy, rita was married at an early age to an abusive husband. A compelling docudrama that tells the whole story of the amazing life of st. Her parents, antonio and amata lotti, considered her birth a very special gift from god, for rita was born to them as they were already advancing in age. Early life rita was born in the year 81 in the village of roccaporena, near cascia, italy. The marriage lasted for 18 years, during which she is remembered for her christian values as a model wife and. Rita was born in the year 81 in the village of roccaporena, near cascia, italy. A compendium life of saint rita, devotional exercises, novena and triduum, instructions on novenas, etc. Rita of cascia, the very popular saint who lived in italy in the 14th century. Saint rita of cascia wallet size prayer card english this beautiful, wallet size 2 38 x 3 12, laminated saint rita of cascia holy card, with a beautiful embossed gold foil medal on the front of the card, depicts this 15th century saint, her forehead wounded as a partial stigmata. Her body is incorrupt and can be venerated in the shrine of cascia. Santa rita da cascia film completo download yahooinstmank.
Saint rita of cascia the power of love dvd film trailer. Saint rita of cascia 81 may 22, 1457 was an italian widow, and augustinian nun. Rita of cascia is immortalized in this wonderful, deeply moving film about this beautiful woman who lived in italy in the 14th century. The story is about rita lotti a woman with full of conviction and conservative catholic values imparted. Starring vittoria belvedere and martin crewes, her story combines high drama, great love, deep betrayal, profound forgiveness, and strong faith. A fascinating story about the life of saint rita of cascia by fr. Vittoria belvedere stars in this moving italianlanguage biopic about the remarkable life and work of rita of cascia, a wife and mother of two who later became a devoted nun and the patron saint. May 23, 2016 saint rita of cascia 81 may 22, 1457 was an italian widow, and augustinian nun. Saint rita of cascia born 81 may 22, 1457 was an italian augustinian widow and saint venerated in the roman catholic church. This information was taken from the book, the precious pearl, written by michael digregorio, osa, which is available for purchase in our gift shop. Italianlanguage biopic about the remarkable life and work of rita of cascia. Italian with english subtitles, english dubbed version or spanish. Saint rita movies the national shrine of saint rita of. Rent saint rita 2004 starring vittoria belvedere and martin crewes on dvd and bluray.
Rita of cascia high school is an allmale catholic high school located on the southwest side of chicago, illinois, united states. According to the catholic encyclopedia, rita was married at the age of 12. I watched the italian dub, thinking that this was the original language. The day after her baptism, rita was surrounded by a swarm of white bees, which went in and out of her infant mouth without hurting her. She enjoyed visiting shrines and wished to become a nun. Italian with english subtitles, english dubbed version or spanish subtitles. The basilica is a modern construction, built in this century, over nine years, from 1938 to 1947. The precious pearl the story of saint rita of cascia. The story is about rita lotti a woman with full of conviction and conservative catholic values imparted to her by her parents. Spanish saint rita of cascia born 81 may 22, 1457 was an italian augustinian widow and saint venerated in the roman catholic church. North of rome, the small town of cascia has two great claims to fame. Pray this novena for impossible causes, marital problems, and abuse. Brought to you by ignatius press, this docudrama tells the life story of saint rita of cascia. Rita of cascia, in the world margherita lotti, an augustinian nun, was canonized by pope leo xiii in 1900.
Rita of cascia born margherita lotti 81 22 may 1457 was an italian widow and augustinian nun venerated as a saint in the roman catholic church after ritas husband died, she joined an augustinian community of religious sisters, where she was known both for practicing mortification of the flesh and for the efficacy of her prayers. Rather than being alarmed, her family believed she was marked to be virtuous and devoted to. Her elderly parents insisted that she be married at the age of twelve to a man described in accounts of her life as cruel and harsh. In 81, antonio and amata mancini, both late in life after years of waiting and praying, had a daughter. Rita of cascia catholic church 750 w old indian trail aurora, illinois 60506.
Biography of saint rita of cascia saint rita shrine. It is located in the roman catholic archdiocese of chicago, is operated by the province of our mother of good counsel, a catholic jurisdiction of the order of saint augustine, and is a member of the augustinian secondary education association. It is in italian with english subtitles, is wellacted and worth watching. And when the central character is a saint with a strong fame in italy, latin america,an incorruptible saint and spiritual mother of many families, witness of wonderful miracles and victim of hard times,ideal wife,mother and nun, it is enough for ignore the artistic value of movie in favor of his spiritual message. She was born in roccaporena, near spoleto, italy, in 81, and expressed from an early age the desire to become a nun.
Through dramatization the film brings to life the pain, sorrow, tragedy and ultimate joy in the life of our patron saint who lived in 14th century italy. Rita of cascia was a humble and holy woman who lived in the 15th century. This page is for the devotees and those who wish the intercession of st. Feb 9, 2015 saint rita of cascia in english, part 1 youtube stay safe and healthy. Saint rita of cascia the true story brought to you by ignatius press, this docudrama tells the life story of saint rita of cascia. Three days later, domenico angeli, a notary of cascia, recorded eleven miracles that occurred upon the saints death. Rita of cascia born margherita lotti 81 22 may 1457 was an italian widow and augustinian nun venerated as a saint in the roman catholic church. She wanted to be a nun but she was encouraged to marry at a young age. At least the subtitles were solid, having very few glitches or typos. Saint rita of cascia in english, part 1 youtube st rita. She is the patron saint of impossible causes, abuse victims and widows.