Rodica Marian is a blind Franciscan nun from Romania who devoted her life to prayer after losing her vision at age 29. In 1995, she heard the voice of the Virgin Mary while praying alone in her room. Mary assured Rodica that her prayers were received and they began having regular dialogues. For three years, Mary taught Rodica virtues like patience, love, and forgiveness. She asked Rodica to lead prayer groups and share the messages with others. Mary's visits culminated in public apparitions to encourage prayer and atonement for sins. Rodica's life of prayer and sacrifice set an example to help others draw closer to God.