MIRACLE AT 3400 MASS. AVE.---AUGUST 23rd, 2012
Written by my niece---Carley Appleby
Carley Appleby
Saint Report
I
chose Saint Rose of Lima as my Confirmation Saint. She was born in
Peru, South America and also died there. Her death was in 1617 when
she was only thirty-one. Saint Rose is the Patroness of South
America. She was also the first saint of the Americas.
Rose
was always a good person. She was very obedient to her parents and
always did tasks with a smiling face. She was always trying to please
others. Rose was a beautiful girl. Her mother wanted her to wear
pretty clothes but she said that only beauty of the soul is
worthwhile. When a man wanted to marry her; to give her a large home
with servants, she refused because she only wanted to love and serve
God. Rose was always good to her parents. When they lost all of their
money she went out to work every day to help them. She also went to
the homes of the poor and brought them food.
She
was definitely seen as a saint in her own time. She was always
helping others and never doing anything wrong. Rose cared about
everyone; good or bad. Often times the Lord appeared to her to tell
her how pleased He was with her and her kind deeds.
I
chose Saint Rose of Lima because I’ve always wanted to be like her.
I used to look through the book of saints when I was a little girl
and she always stood out. I liked the name, but it was more about her
actions as to why I chose her. Rose was actually going to be my
middle name, but my parents changed it to Elizabeth. Also my
grandmothers saint name was Rose. I’d give anything to be like my
grandmother; she was much like Saint Rose. Always caring and
passionate for everything.
I
learned that not only was Saint Rose of Lima kind to people, but she
was kind to animals too. I learned that I am more like Rose than I
thought. I am extremely passionate for animals. I’ve always dreamed
of being a veterinarian in the future. I also would give anything and
everything to please my family and friends. Those three things are
what I always put first. I am ready to make this change in my life
and be inspired by Saint Rose!
Ps
Today-August 23rd,
2012---is the feast day of Saint Rose of Lima
8-23-2019
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