early life
When and where was she born?
She was born on April 20, 1586 in Lima.
What is her feast date?
Her feast date is August 30.
who did she often help?
She helped the poor and hungry and would give them her belongings.
when was she canonized?
She was canonized in 1671.
How many hours would she work as a kid?
She would work 10 hours per day.
Did she have siblings?
Yes, She had 9 siblings
How is she like Jesus?
She spent all the time she had with him and did anything she could to be with him.
Who did she cure?
She cured a leper.
What visions did she see?
She saw visions of Jesus, the mother of God, and saints.
Why was she called Rose?
She saw her face turn into a rose in a vision.
What did her parents want her to do
They wanted her to marry.
What is she the Patron of?
She is the patron of Peru and all of South America as well as embroiders, gardeners, and florists.
What is the saint Rose of Lima prayer?
The prayer is “Pray for us, St. Rose, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.”
How many years was she in the divine union?
She was in the divine union fro 11 years with her Savior.
In pictures what does she hold?
She holds a crucifix in her right hand and two roses.
How did she help people in need When she was younger?
She was devoted to the sick and hungry and would sell flowers to give money to them.
Why is she inspiring?
She is the perfect role model for devotion and love for Jesus.
Where was she buried?
She was buried in the Dominican convent at Lima.
What did she do to get closer to God?
She would spend hours in prayer and would receive daily Holy Communion.
When did she die And how old was she?
She died on August 27, 1617 and was 31 years old.
What did she do to help her family in povert?
She was really skilled at needle work and sold her embroider.
Who baptized St Rose?
Fr. Antonio Polanco baptized her.
What happened after she died?
There were miracles such as roses falling from the sky and the city of Lima smelled like roses.
What were her last words?
Her last words were “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, be with me always.”
What happened when her mom wouldn’t allow her to pursue a religious life?
She cut her beautiful hair and blistered her face with hot peppers.