Catholic Saint
St. Narcisa de Jesús
“An Ecuadorian laywoman known for her extreme penances, deep prayer life, and mystical experiences.”
Feast Day: August 30
Biography
St. Narcisa de Jesús Martillo Morán was an Ecuadorian laywoman who lived a life of extraordinary penance and prayer. Though she never joined a religious order, she lived as a consecrated laywoman, spending her days in prayer, fasting, and works of charity. She died in Lima, Peru, at the age of 36.
Prayer to St. Narcisa de Jesús
My only desire is to love God above all things.