When Isabel Flores de Oliva was born, she was so lovely that a servant, gazing at her tiny face, declared, "She's as beautiful as a rose!" And so, Isabel became known as Rose. Rose's heart, though, wasn't set on worldly beauty. Even as a child, she sought a life devoted to God, praying and performing penances in secret, inspired by Saint Catherine of Siena. She yearned to be a nun, but her parents desired her to marry. To deter suitors, Rose even went so far as to cut off her beautiful hair and rub her face with peppers. Eventually, her father, seeing her unwavering dedication, allowed her to live a life of prayer and service at home. Rose became a Dominican Tertiary, choosing to live a secluded life in a small hut built in her parents’ garden. But her seclusion didn't mean isolation from the world. Instead, she transformed a room in her home into a makeshift infirmary, where she cared for the sick and the destitute, regardless of their background or ethnicity. She created beautiful lace and embroidery, and cultivated flowers in her garden, selling them to provide for her family and the poor. Rose's holiness became widely known, and people from all walks of life sought her advice and prayers. It is said that when Lima was threatened by pirates, Rose rallied the city to pray, successfully averting the attack. She passed away at the young age of 31. Many miracles were attributed to her during and after her lifetime. Rose was canonized in 1671, becoming the first saint from the Americas.