Sharlet Francis Xavier tells the story of St Rita of Cascia.

HER BIRTH

Rita Lotti was born in 1381 in a small village in the Umbrian Hills, part of the Republic of Cascia in Italy. Her parents were a well-respected Catholic couple, Antonio and Amata, who had prayed for a child for many years. When their only child was born, they called her Rita, which in the local dialect meant ‘pearl’
 

CHILDHOOD

“Beloved Brothers and Sisters, If this mission may sometimes seem difficult, call to mind the words of the Risen Lord: "I am with you always, to the close of the age" (Matthew 28:20). Certain of His presence, you shall fear no difficulty and no obstacle. His word will enlighten you; His Body and His Blood will nourish you and sustain you on your daily journey to eternity. At the side of each of you there will always be Mary, as she was present among the Apostles, frightened and confused at the time of trial.

SHARLET FRANCIS XAVIER RECOUNTS THE LIFE OF ST MARTIN, WHO ROSE FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO SAINTHOOD.
 

HIS FAMILY