Saint Martin de Porres

Saint Martin was born in Lima, Peru, of a Spanish father and a black mother in 1579. He studied medicine as a boy and it helped him when he became a Dominican because he was able to help the poor. He led a humble and disciplined life and was devoted to the Holy Eucharist. Saint Martin died in 1639 (Magnificat, 53). After celebrating the communion of saints on November 1, we return to celebrate one saint on this third of November. As the line in the opening prayer says, "May we follow his example and be exalted with him in the kingdom of heaven." What a great example for us: humble, a disciplined life, and a beautiful devotion to the Holy Eucharist. We can also grow in our love for the Holy Eucharist, the presence of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. It is the Eucharist that sustains us in our journey of life and faith. May we be strengthened by this beautiful devotion to the Eucharist and the intercession of Saint Martin de Porres. Have a blessed day!!!