Day 3: St. Martin de Porres

Today we celebrate St. Martin de Porres, the humble Dominican lay brother from Lima, Peru, whose life radiated humility, mercy, and love for all of God’s creation.Born the son of a Spanish nobleman and a freed Black mother, Martin faced prejudice and rejection, yet he responded with grace. Dedicating his life to caring for the sick, the poor, and the forgotten.In this episode of Saints in a Year, discover seven cool facts about this remarkable saint. Such as his miracles, his incorrupt body, and the quiet acts of service that changed countless lives.Let his example remind us that holiness is found not in status or power, but in love made visible through humble work.📖 Reflection Verse:"Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant.”— Matthew 20:26💬 Saint’s Words to Remember:“Everything, even sweeping, scraping vegetables, weeding a garden and waiting on the sick could be a prayer, if it were offered to God.”— St. Martin de Porres📅 Follow Saints in a Year daily as we walk through the Church calendar, discovering the saints who show us what it means to live for Christ.📺 Subscribe to join the journey: ‎⁨@TravelingtoDamascus⁩  📖 #TheRoadToDamascus #SaintsInAYear #StMartindePorres #CatholicFaith---🙏 PrayerSt. Martin de Porres, servant of the poor and friend to all,teach us to find holiness in the small things,to love without limits, and to work with joy for the glory of God.Pray for us.