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Saint Martin de Porres
Paperback
Series: St Joseph Picture Books
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ISBN13: 9780899423838
Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
Published: Jan 1 1983
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.20 Width: 5.40 Depth: 7.20
Language: English
Saint Martin de Porres 978-0-89942-383-8
Saint Martin de Porres is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.
- Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint
- Vibrant, full-color illustrations
- High-quality paper
- Durable, sewn paperback binding
- Conveniently sized at 5 1/2 X 7 ⅜ to accommodate little hands
- Presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
- Description of the life and mission of St. Martin De Porres
- Nihil Obstat
- Imprimatur
Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.
One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S. V. D. provides children with simple explanations of the holy Saint Martin de Porres. St. Martin de Porres was a humble and kind man who spent his life helping others, especially the sick and poor. Born in Peru in 1579, Martin faced challenges from the start. His father was Spanish, and his mother was African, which made life hard for him in a society that didn't treat everyone equally. But Martin didn't let this stop him from sharing God's love with everyone he met.
As a young man, Martin joined the Dominican Order, where he worked as a barber and nurse. He did simple jobs like cleaning, cooking, and caring for sick people, but he did them with a joyful heart. People noticed his kindness and called him the father of charity because he was always helping those in need.
St. Martin also had a special love for animals and cared for them just as he did people. Stories say he could even talk to animals and they would understand him! His gentle nature touched everyone around him, and people came to him for prayers and healing.
Through his humility and love, St. Martin de Porres showed that we do not need to be rich or famous to make a big difference. His life teaches children that by being kind, helping others, and trusting in God, we can spread love and hope wherever we go.
- Martin's Place of Birth--Lima, Peru
- Martin's Father and Mother
- Martin's Childhood
- Martin Learns a Profession as a Teenager
- Vocation to Religious Life
- Martin Enters a Monastery
- Martin Becomes a Brother
- Martin--A Good Religious
- Martin's Battle with the Devil
- Martin, Friend of the Sick
- Joan Helps Martin with the Sick
- Miracles Worked By Martin
- Martin's Love for the Sick and Helpless
- Father of All
- Martin's Love for Animals
- Martin's Love for Jesus
- Martin's Love for Mary
- Martin's Goes to God
- Martin is Declared a Saint
- The Prayer of the Church in Honor of St. Martin
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