 In this way, Rodríguez lived a quiet life in which she was able to grow and deepen her faith, meditating and praying throughout the daily routine.After five years as an independent artisan, in 1870, Bonifacia met a newly arrived priest from Catalunya, Francesc Butinyà, S.J.. Butinyà was from a family of factory owners, but he had a vision of responding to the needs of the growing working class which had arisen from the Industrial Revolution, one which was far ahead of the Church leaders of the day.He preached that work was a way for all to become more free and equal in society, and also to give witness to the teachings of the Gospel.