Rose Philippine Duchesne Research Paper

I chose St. Rose Philippine Duchesne to be my confirmation name. I chose her because she inspires me to follow God, even when it’s tough, and also not to give up. Throughout her life she was dedicated and perseverant. When she was young, her mother and her mother’s sister lived together, so she was always around lots of kids. When she got into her teenage years, her dad put her in a convent to study and be more polite. At first, she did not want to go, but she eventually gave in. After the first month, she loved it, and would spend all her free time praying. Then, her dad started to get worried, because he wanted her to marry eventually. He took her back home. After a year of introducing Rose to suitors, she was miserable. One day, a missionary came to town to talk about his travels. She went to see him,
She also didn’t give up that dream of being a Missionary, even though she didn’t come to the United States until she was 49 years old! Once she was allowed to come to the United States, she started many schools, including Academy of the Sacred Heart here in St. Louis! Rose also taught many Native American students about God, even though they were seen as uncivilized and savage during that time. I was most inspired by the story that children would put leaves or paper on her habit while she was praying before they went to bed, and when they woke up, it hadn’t moved. She had been kneeling, praying all night. This story shows incredible devotion to God, and it really encouraged me to be just as devoted. Rose also didn’t want to loose any time she could be preaching, so she died on the trail, instead of being taken home to die a comforting death. She was 83. To be more like St. Rose Duchene, I will pray more often, and this year I will try to work on a service project, and even go on a mission trip if possible, even if I don’t get to, I will try my best to find