Rose of Lima

In March of 1961, I was given in Confirmation, the name Rose of Lima. At that time, she was the only canonized saint of the New World. I wanted to be brave and heroic like Rose. I wanted to do penances and love Jesus first. I was twelve years old.

I wish I could say that I kept my intentions, but ten years later, I forgot about Rose and Jesus for awhile. But, both brought me back to the Faith the next year.

A great site for some tidbits from the life of Rose is here.

Happy Feast of St. Rose of Lima, one of my patrons.