Narcisa de Jesús

thumb|Saint Narcisa de Jesús Narcisa de Jesús Martillo Morán (29 October 1832 – 8 December 1869) was an Ecuadorian virgin and Dominican tertiary in the Roman Catholic Church. Quotes about An example of virtue, especially for many women in Latin America who, like Narcisa, must emigrate from the countryside to the city in search of work and income. A particular characteristic of this Blessed was the strong union with God through prayer. Pope John Paul II, Beatificazione di 122 martiri spagnoli e di una laica ecuadoriana, 25 October 1992, Rome. In this young Ecuadorian, who lived only thirty-seven years between constant mortifications and harsh corporal penances, we find the constant implementation of the wisdom of the Cross in every circumstance of life. It was firmly convinced that the path to holiness passes through humiliation and self-denial, that is, feeling crucified with Christ. Surely we can place on the lips of the Blessed One the words of the psalmist: "I will bless the Lord at all times, on my mouth always his praise. I glory in the Lord, let them listen to the humble and rejoice" (Ps 34:2-3). Narcisa de Jesús's spirituality is based on hiding in the eyes of the world, living in the deepest humility and poverty, offering the Lord his penances as a sacrifice for the salvation of men. But today the words we heard in the Gospel are truly fulfilled for the Blessed: "He who humbles himself will be exalted" (Luke 18:14). Pope John Paul II, Beatificazione di 122 martiri spagnoli e di una laica ecuadoriana, 25 October 1992, Rome. The young Ecuadorian laywoman Narcisa di Gesù Martillo Morán offers us a complete example of a prompt and generous response to the invitation the Lord makes us to participate in his love. Already at an early age, in receiving the sacrament of Confirmation, he clearly heard in his heart the call to live a life of holiness and dedication to God. To docilely indulge the action of the Holy Spirit in his soul, he always sought the advice and guidance of good and experienced priests, considering spiritual direction one of the most effective means of achieving sanctification. Saint Narcisa of Jesus shows us a path of Christian perfection accessible to all the faithful. Despite the abundant and extraordinary graces she received, her existence passed with great simplicity, dedicated to work as a seamstress and to the apostolate as a catechist. In her passionate love for Jesus, which led her to embark on a path of intense prayer and mortification, and to increasingly identify with the mystery of the Cross, she offers us an attractive testimony and a complete example of a life totally dedicated to God and brothers. Pope Benedict XVI, Cappella papale per la canonizzazione dei beati Gaetano Errico, Maria Bernada Bütler, Alfonsa dell'Immacolata Concezione, Narcisa de Jesús Martillo Morán, 12 October 2008, Rome. External links Category:1832 births Category:1869 deaths Category:Catholics from Ecuador Category:Catholic saints