Happy feast of St. Rita of Cascia! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Jonathan Jerome, Executive director of the National Shrine of St. Rita in Philadelphia. Other guests include Fr. Augustine Wetta with more wisdom from the Desert Fathers, Gary Zimak on what St. Paul says about the Holy Spirit, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra from the Diocese of Paterson. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

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St. Rita Prayer

Heavenly Father! In Your infinite love and mercy, You heed the prayer of Your beloved servant, Rita. You graciously grant favors through her intercession, which are considered impossible to human skill and effort. Relying on her compassionate love, we ask You to assist us in our trials and difficulties. Let unbelievers know that you are the helper of the humble, the defender of the weak, and the strength of those who trust in You. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer courtesy of the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia; full prayer and other prayers at saintritashrine.org.

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Gayle Somers, author of Whispers of Mary

Tom Nash, author of To Whom Shall We Go?

Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org.

Full list of guests