St. Rose of Lima
Patron Saint of Florists, Gardeners,
Latin America, The Philippines
Feast Day: August 23. Admirable St. Rose, you were truly a sweet flower blooming on the rugged soil; you were indeed a rose among the
thorns, bearing with meekness and patience the stings of envious tongues, and preserving perfect purity and modesty amid the alluring
blandishments of a deceitful world.
By the merits which you have thus gained with our divine Lord, obtain for me the grace to bear my afflictions with patience, to remain pure
and modest, to be meek and humble, and to be faithful to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit, so that I may be ever more pleasing and acceptable
in the sight of my dear Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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