Rafael Merry del Val y Zulueta, (10 October 1865 – 26 February 1930) was a Spanish Roman Catholic cardinal.
Before becoming a cardinal, he served as the secretary of the papal conclave of 1903 that elected Pope Pius X, who is said to have accepted his election through Merry del Val's encouragement. Pius X later appointed him as the
Cardinal Secretary of State. Merry del Val's writings and example prompted greater popularity for the Litany of Humility, which was for some decades incorrectly attributed to him. He was greatly responsible to restoring the privileges to Hispanic countries, which honor him for the devotions and traditionalist practices he fostered by personally signing and executing their petitions to the Holy Office.
A cause for his canonization was opened in 1953 at the behest of Pope Pius XII. He now has the title Servant of God.
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Some of their strengths
Rafael Merry del Val has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Inquisitive, Imaginative, Practical, Loyal, Intense, and Energetic.
Intelligent and Inquisitive
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Rafael Merry del Val is someone who is an intelligent, inquisitive, and imaginative person, who is practical, considerate, kind, and diplomatic in dealings with others. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".
Adaptable and Versatile
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Rafael Merry del Val well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Rafael Merry del Val as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Inquisitive and Progressive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Rafael Merry del Val is someone who is an eternal student who is always interested in learning new things, and who has a desire to shake things up and change things.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Justice-seeking and Peaceful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Rafael Merry del Val tends to be someone who loves peace and is ready to go to any costs to achieve it. Who has a taste for the good things in life, tends to be a good organizer, has a thirst for knowledge, and who tends to have the respect of friends and acquaintances.
Some of Rafael Merry del Val's challenges
While Rafael Merry del Val has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Rafael Merry del Val can be Emotional, Stubborn, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Standoffish, Complicated, and Brusque.
Hesitant and Narcissistic
One of Rafael Merry del Val's key challenges is that they are someone who can be hesitant and narcissistic.
Rafael Merry del Val must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Relentless and Inflexible
Rafael Merry del Val is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Pleasure-seeking and Indecisive
Finally, Rafael Merry del Val also can put others first too much, and hem-and-haw too much when making a decision.
