St. Rose of Lima (1586-1617), Patroness of the Americas, is the first canonized saint of the New World. She was the tenth of thirteen children, and her mother experienced no pain at her birth. Though exquisitely beautiful (hence her nickname, Rose), she refused to marry, and while helping support her family by needlework and growing flowers, she practiced heroic charity and lived as a Dominican Tertiary in her parents’ home. Rose tenderly cared for the sick, even those with repulsive wounds, and she often obtained miraculous cures for people from the Child Jesus.
On other occasions, she worked miracles in order to feed the members of her family, and became known as “Mother of the Poor.” Rose continually prayed and offered her sufferings for the conversion of the idolatrous Incas. In the year 1615, through her prayers, the Blessed Sacrament and the people of Lima were spared attack by savage pirates. St. Rose was a friend and confidant of St. Martin de Porres, who lived in the same city. Her mystical experiences caused an ecclesiastical inquiry.
Though dead at only 31, St. Rose’s love of God was so intense that she was recognized as a saint in her own time and was canonized by the Church just 54 years later, in 1671. St. Rose of Lima has captured the imagination of the world and stands as one of the most popular saints in the history of the Church.
On other occasions, she worked miracles in order to feed the members of her family, and became known as “Mother of the Poor.” Rose continually prayed and offered her sufferings for the conversion of the idolatrous Incas. In the year 1615, through her prayers, the Blessed Sacrament and the people of Lima were spared attack by savage pirates. St. Rose was a friend and confidant of St. Martin de Porres, who lived in the same city. Her mystical experiences caused an ecclesiastical inquiry.
Though dead at only 31, St. Rose’s love of God was so intense that she was recognized as a saint in her own time and was canonized by the Church just 54 years later, in 1671. St. Rose of Lima has captured the imagination of the world and stands as one of the most popular saints in the history of the Church.
- SKU:
- 747
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pages:
- 320
- Publication Date:
- 4/1/1993
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Height:
- 8.50
- Width:
- 5.50
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I read this book as
I read this book as partial preparation for a report I am giving to the Lay Dominican class I am taking. This book is high interest and you dont want to put it down! I feel that I know St . Rose of Lima to a good extent at least as a result of the reading. I have marked places in it for milestones and major events for students to peruse. It certainly made the report easy to prepare. Its a great biography written by a nun. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to know more about St.Rose of Lima.
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Beautiful Saint
St. Rose is a great saint. If you are a fan of St. Catherine then I highly recommend you read this book. I thought it would be a long read but the pages are thick. I finished reading it in about 3 days.
