Saint Rose of Lima Quotes

 

Saint Rose of Lima Patron Saint of Beauty, Gardener and florists 

Feast Day: August 23

"Let all men know that grace comes after tribulation. Let them know that without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. 

Let them know that the gifts of grace increase as the struggles increase. Let men take care not to stray and be deceived. 

This is the only true stairway to paradise, and without the cross they can find no road to climb to heaven."  - St. Rose of Lima.

" Know that the greatest service a man can offer to God is to help convert souls. " - Saint Rose of Lima

" No one would complain about hardships coming seemingly by chance upon him, if he realized in what balance they are weighed before being distributed to men."  - Saint Rose of Lima

" When we serve the poor and the sick, we serve Jesus.We must not fail to help our neighbors because in them we serve Jesus. "

" Without the struggle of afflictions, It is impossible to reach the height of grace. The gift of grace increases as the struggles increases. "