St. Rose of Lima is a Peruvian saint recognized as the first saint of the New World. She was born in 1586 in Lima, Peru, and was the daughter of a Spanish father and a Peruvian mother. St. Rose was known for her piety from a young age and dedicated her life to serving God through prayer, penance, and acts of charity. Despite her desire to become a nun, she could not join a convent due to her family’s financial situation. So instead, she remained at home, devoting herself to solitude and sacrifice. St. Rose was known for her extreme self-mortification, including wearing a crown of thorns, sleeping on a bed of broken glass, and fasting for days. Despite her austere lifestyle, St. Rose was beloved by her community for her compassion and generosity and was known for her healing powers.
