On May 22nd, thousands gathered at the Basilica of Saint Rita in Cascia to celebrate the Feast of St. Rita of Cascia (born Margherita Ferri Lotti), an Italian Augustinian nun and widow. Having endured years of abuse and infidelity in her marital life, she joined a convent after her husband's death, where she was known for her mortifications and the power of her prayers. Numerous miracles have been attributed to her, and she is often depicted with a bleeding wound on her forehead, signifying a pa