The Life Of Blessed Martin De Porres: Saintly American Negro And Patron Of Social Justice

The Life of Blessed Martin de Porres: Saintly American Negro and Patron of Social Justice is a biography written by J.C. Kearns. The book chronicles the life of Martin de Porres, a 17th-century Dominican lay brother who was born in Lima, Peru, to a Spanish father and an African slave mother. Despite being of mixed race and facing discrimination, Martin became known for his compassion, healing abilities, and devotion to God. He was beatified by Pope Gregory XVI in 1837 and canonized by Pope John XXIII in 1962, becoming the first black saint from the Americas. The book explores Martin's life and legacy, including his work caring for the sick and poor, his devotion to prayer and penance, and his advocacy for social justice. The author also delves into the historical context of Martin's life, including the impact of slavery and colonialism on the Americas. Overall, The Life of Blessed Martin de Porres is a compelling and inspiring portrait of a remarkable figure in Catholic history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. C. Kearns
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d
ISBN13: 9781163139233
ISBN10: 1163139238
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Collections | General
- Biography & Autobiography | Religious
- Religion | Christianity | Catholic

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