St. Rita Socks - Adult OSFM Discontinued The letters he wrote to

The letters he wrote to his spiritual directors and to the many people who sought his advice are a profound source of direction and encouragement

O captains and leaders of the armies of heaven

essential part of your prayer life

Cyrus was lost from his family but welcomed into King Balthazar’s caravan

St. Rita Socks - Adult OSFM Discontinued The letters he wrote toBorn in Italy in 1381, St. Rita was believed to be destined for a life of virtue when, after her baptism, a swarm of bees surrounded her crib and peacefully flew in and out of her mouth. At 36 she became widowed and entered the monastery where she grew in devotion to the Passion of Christ. One day in prayer she requested, "Please let me suffer like you, Divine Savior." It was after that prayer that a thorn from Christ???????? s crown pierced her