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100	1		_aConnolly, R. Hugh _q(Richard Hugh), _d1873-1948
245	1	0	_aLife of St. Rita of Cascia, O.S.A. : _bfrom the Italian
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-07-02
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"Life of St. Rita of Cascia, O.S.A." by Richard Connolly is a detailed biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the life and events of St. Rita, a saint revered for her sanctity and devotion, exploring her extraordinary experiences from her childhood in Rocca Porena through her life as a wife and eventually a nun. The author delves into Rita's virtues and the trials she faced, positioning her as an exemplar of grace and perseverance amid adversity. The beginning of the book provides a rich context about the historical setting of Cascia, St. Rita's birthplace, and the challenges of the time, including political unrest and moral decline. It introduces her parents, their piety, and the miraculous circumstances of her conception and birth, setting the stage for a life marked by divine favor. The opening chapters highlight Rita's early virtues, her love of prayer, and her struggles with her earthly responsibilities as she yearns for a cloistered life devoted to God. As Rita matures, the narrative foreshadows her eventual marriage and the subsequent trials she will face, grounding her spiritual journey in the realities of her world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aRita, of Cascia, Saint, 1381?-1457
653			_aChristian saints -- Italy -- Cascia -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52481
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