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.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.
Among the features of this book are:
- 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
- a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
- an explanation of St. Martin De Porres and how He helps us
- 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. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. 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 don't 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.
Specific topics covered in this title include:
- Martin's Place of Birth-Lima
- Martin's Father and Mother
- Martin's Childhood
- Martin Learns a Profession as a teenager
- Vocation to Religious Life
