Rafaela Maria of the Sacred Heart

Saint Rafaela Maria of the Sacred Heart was a Spanish nun and co-founder of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Born in 1850, she dedicated her life to education and charity, emphasizing humility and devotion to the Sacred Heart. She endured hardships and misunderstandings within her community with unwavering faith and love. Canonized in 1977, she is widely venerated for her spirit of reconciliation and service.