Click on cc button for english and indonesian subtitles. She grew to be an attractive young lady, popular with the prominent young men of the city. Italianlanguage biopic about the remarkable life and work of rita of cascia. St rita of cascia novena st rita of cascia was a wife and mother, then after her husband was killed, a nun. 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 dealt with many very difficult, and tragic, events in her life. Rita da cascia is a 2004 italian television movie directed by giorgio capitani.
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 known to be very spiritual even as a young child. 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. Rita was born in the year 81 in the village of roccaporena, near cascia, italy. Rita da cascia is a tv movie starring vittoria belvedere as st. Santa rita da cascia film completo download yahooinstmank. Rita of cascia high school is an allmale catholic high school located on the southwest side of chicago, illinois, united states. Pray this novena for impossible causes, marital problems, and abuse. 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. Feb 9, 2015 saint rita of cascia in english, part 1 youtube stay safe and healthy. Early life rita was born in the year 81 in the village of roccaporena, near cascia, italy. Starring vittoria belvedere and martin crewes, this powerful story combines high drama, great love, deep betrayal, senseless tragedy.
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. May 22, 2018 the patron saint of the impossible has always been associated with the miraculous. She is the patron saint of impossible causes, abuse victims and widows. Confessions saint by augustine of hippo full audiobook unabridged duration. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Life of saint rita the national shrine of saint rita of cascia. Her body is incorrupt and can be venerated in the shrine of cascia. Saint rita of cascia born 81 may 22, 1457 was an italian augustinian widow and saint venerated in the roman catholic church. In 81, antonio and amata mancini, both late in life after years of waiting and praying, had a daughter. Biography of saint rita of cascia saint rita shrine. Saint rita rita da cascia is a 2004 film that is beautifully acted. According to the catholic encyclopedia, rita was married at the age of 12.
However cruel rita s husband is depicted to initially be in this film, it appears to be an understatement and a romanticization. North of rome, the small town of cascia has two great claims to fame. Rita of cascia was a humble and holy woman who lived in the 15th century. Home of saint rita of cascia and the eucharistic miracle of cascia about cascia. Italian with english subtitles, english dubbed version or spanish. It is in italian with english subtitles, is wellacted and worth watching.
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. 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 basilica is a modern construction, built in this century, over nine years, from 1938 to 1947. Three days later, domenico angeli, a notary of cascia, recorded eleven miracles that occurred upon the saints death. Rita da cascia tv movie 2004 rita da cascia tv movie. 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 and martin crewes as paolo mancini together with simone ascani, enzo marino bellanich, massimiliano benvenuto, giorgia bongianni and sandro giordano. May 23, 2016 saint rita of cascia 81 may 22, 1457 was an italian widow, and augustinian nun. 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. 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. Film clip saint rita famous as the patron saint of hopeless situations, st.
The marriage lasted for 18 years, during which she is remembered for her christian values as a model wife and. 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. Saint rita of cascia 81 may 22, 1457 was an italian widow, and augustinian nun. I watched the italian dub, thinking that this was the original language. 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. Rita of cascia is immortalized in this wonderful, deeply moving film about this beautiful woman who lived in italy in the 14th century. Saint rita of cascia the power of love dvd film trailer. The precious pearl the story of saint rita of cascia. In 1450, when she was preparing to visit rome for the jubilee year, the wound temporarily healed. The story is about rita lotti a woman with full of conviction and conservative catholic values imparted. Saint rita of cascia, hewn from the rocks of lebanon. Holy week liturgy schedule live streamed events can be accessed on our website at or our facebook page st. You are in my prayers every day, each family, minister, staff, the school, teachers and all the volunteers that make our parish great.
Saint rita of cascia the power of love dvd film trailer from. The present church was founded to replace an earlier one, rebuilt in 1557 and already dedicated to st. 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. Saint rita of cascia the true story brought to you by ignatius press, this docudrama tells the life story of saint rita of cascia. Saint rita of cascia in english, part 1 youtube st rita. Born near spoleto, italy, rita was married at an early age to an abusive husband.
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. The movie comes with a very good and thorough companion booklet about the movie and saint rita. But it reappeared when she returned to cascia and remained until her death. A fascinating story about the life of saint rita of cascia by fr.
About 9 months ago, i was incredibly blessed to visit beautiful cascia, which raised my interest in saint rita. Rather than being alarmed, her family believed she was marked to be virtuous and devoted to. 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. Saint rita movies the national shrine of saint rita of cascia. Spanish saint rita of cascia born 81 may 22, 1457 was an italian augustinian widow and saint venerated in the roman catholic church. Rita of cascia family, receive a big hug and my prayers for each one of you. 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. Italian with english subtitles, english dubbed version or spanish subtitles. You can watch the movie in english, but my husband and i thought the. A compelling docudrama that tells the whole story of the amazing life of st. Rita of cascia is known as the patroness of impossible causes. Rita of cascia, in the world margherita lotti, an augustinian nun, was canonized by pope leo xiii in 1900.
Brought to you by ignatius press, this docudrama tells the life story of saint rita of cascia. Saint rita movies the national shrine of saint rita of. This page is for the devotees and those who wish the intercession of st. The story is about rita lotti a woman with full of conviction and conservative catholic values imparted to her by her parents. Rita of cascia, the very popular saint who lived in italy in the 14th century. A compendium life of saint rita, devotional exercises, novena and triduum, instructions on novenas, etc. She enjoyed visiting shrines and wished to become a nun. Rita of cascia and martin crewes as paolo mancini together with simone ascani,enzo marino bellanich,massimiliano benvenuto,giorgia bongianni and sandro giordano. Starring vittoria belvedere and martin crewes, her story combines high drama, great love, deep betrayal, profound forgiveness, and strong faith. She wanted to be a nun but she was encouraged to marry at a young age.
She is venerated as a saint in the roman catholic church. The film is based on real life events of augustinian nun and saint rita of cascia. Saint rita was born margherita lotti in roccaporena, italy in 81. At least the subtitles were solid, having very few glitches or typos. Rent saint rita 2004 starring vittoria belvedere and martin crewes on dvd and bluray. 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. 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. She was born in roccaporena, near spoleto, italy, in 81, and expressed from an early age the desire to become a nun. Saint 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. Rita of cascia, a beautiful woman who lived in italy in the fourteenth century, is immortalized in this wonderful, deeply moving film. Rent saint rita 2004 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. This information was taken from the book, the precious pearl, written by michael digregorio, osa, which is available for purchase in our gift shop. Rita of cascia catholic church 750 w old indian trail aurora, illinois 60506.
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