O holy protectress of those who are in utmost need, who shinest as a star of hope in the midst of darkness, glorious and blessed St. Rita, bright mirror of the Catholic Church, in patience and fortitude as the patriarch Job, scourge of devils, health of the sick, deliverer of those in extreme need, admiration of saints, and model of all states; with my whole heart and soul prostrated before and firmly united to the adorable will of my God, through the merits of my only Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and in particular through the merits of His patient wearing of that torturing crown of thorns, which thou, with a tender devotion, didst daily contemplate; through the merits of the most sweet Virgin Mary and thine own excellent graces and virtues, I implore thee to obtain my earnest petition — provided it be for the greater glory of God and my own sanctification (here mention your request); and herein do thou guide and purify my intention, O holy protectress and most dear advocate, so that I may obtain the pardon of all my sins and grace to persevere daily, as thou didst, in walking with courage and generosity and unwavering fidelity through the heavenward path in which the love of my sweet Lord desires to lead me. Amen.

MEMORARE IN HONOUR OF ST. RITA
Remember, O holy protectress of those in extreme need, that no one ever turned to thee in affliction, besought thy assistance, or implored thy intercession and was left unaided. With a firm reliance upon thy favour at the Throne of Grace, I, a suppliant, come to thee, blessed Rita, bright saint of the impossible! Hearken thou to my petitions. Amen.

THE INDULGENCED PRAYER
O glorious St. Rita, who didst miraculously participate in the sorrowful Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ, obtain for me the grace to suffer with resignation the troubles of this life, and protect me in all my needs. Amen.

INVOCATIONS
St. Rita, advocate of the hopeless, pray for us.
St. Rita, advocate of the impossible, pray for us.

PRAYER TO BE SAID IN ANY NECESSITY
O holy Rita, upon whom God did confer such singular favours during thy stay on this earth; pray for me and obtain the grace, first to know and detest my sins, and to increase in virtue; and particularly that I may be freed from my present affliction (here mention the request), provided such liberation be not contrary to the Divine Will nor detrimental to my salvation. In this desire and in all other things I commit and subject myself to the disposition and will of the Most High God, and to thy maternal judgment, O holy Rita. Amen.