{"product_id":"st-rita-of-cascia-5-inches-from-a-closed-convent","title":"St. Rita of Cascia — 5½ Inches — From a Closed Convent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"zmPVContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zmPVMailWrapper\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zmPVMail\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"From Walter Cukierski, Subject St Rita write up , Received time 4:37 PM\" id=\"zm_Container_m1794173828557141800\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zmMailWrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zmMailContent\" data-zmcopy=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jsCTWR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: initial;\" data-rmvstyle-oncpy=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en\" class=\"jsConTent zm-nofocus\" role=\"document\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFor the prayer you keep praying, even when you hardly know what to say anymore… St. Rita is a beloved friend to turn to. ❤️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none; min-height: 19.1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKnown as a patron saint of impossible causes, St. Rita is especially dear to those carrying family difficulties, grief, and situations that seem beyond resolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none; min-height: 19.1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHer own life included marriage, motherhood, widowhood, and eventually life as an Augustinian nun. She knew both the responsibilities of a household and the heartbreak of loss. Her example invites us to persevere in prayer, practice forgiveness, and trust God even when we cannot see the way forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none; min-height: 19.1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis lovely 5½-inch statue, from a now-closed convent, depicts her holding a red cross close to her heart. The small red mark on her forehead recalls the tradition that she received a wound associated with a thorn from Christ’s crown—a sign of her deep devotion to His Passion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none; min-height: 19.1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHer black habit, white wimple, gold-colored accents, and hanging rosary give this little piece meaningful detail. She would make a comforting addition to a bedside table or prayer corner, or a thoughtful gift for someone going through a difficult season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none; min-height: 19.1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA gentle reminder to keep bringing our needs to Jesus, asking St. Rita to pray alongside us for strength, wisdom, and peace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none; min-height: 19.1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSt. Rita, pray for us. Help us remain faithful in difficult times and entrust our deepest concerns to Our Lord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none; min-height: 19.1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOnly ONE available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none; min-height: 19.1px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eYour purchase helps fund our Cukierski Pediatric Mission, supporting children and families in need. 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