St rita

St. Rita was born in 1381 in Roccabrena in the central Apennines. In her early years she showed lots of piety and love in her prayers. She wanted to dedicate herself to God, but her parents disagreed and wanted her to get married. St. Rita wanted to disagree, but she didn’t to obey Gods will.

Her parent’s choice was an unfortunate one. Her husband was proved to be brutal, dissolute and so violent that his temper was the nightmare of the neighborhood.

For 18 years with patience and gentleness Rita suffered her husbands insults and temper. He...