{"product_id":"st-martin-de-porres-minibook","title":"Saint Martin de Porres Minibook","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Martin de Porres Minibook\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Martin de Porres Minibook is a 36-page printed Catholic saint biography by Bob and Penny Lord, published by Journeys of Faith. This concise minibook introduces Saint Martin de Porres as the Apostle of Charity and Saint of the Slaves, making it useful for personal reading, parish study, and Catholic gift giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike longer saint books, this printed minibook offers a focused overview that is easy to read in short sessions while still giving essential historical and devotional context. It connects Saint Martin with the spiritual history of Lima, Peru, including Saint Rose of Lima and Saint Toribio de Mogrovejo, helping readers understand how these saints are interwoven in the Dominican tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted minibook format with 36 pages for quick reference and devotional reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Catholic authors Bob and Penny Lord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers Saint Martin de Porres as Apostle of Charity and Saint of the Slaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes context on Lima, Peru, Saint Rose of Lima, and the Dominican charism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures accounts of well-known miracles, including the Miracle of the Mice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin was born to John de Porres, a Spanish nobleman and Knight of the Order of Alcantara, and Anna Velazquez, a free Black woman. His early life was marked by hardship, poverty, and social prejudice, yet his witness of humility and charity continues to make him a meaningful confirmation saint and model of Christian service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared to general Catholic prayer books or broad saints collections, this minibook is especially helpful when you want a dedicated resource for feast day reflection, classroom discussion, RCIA enrichment, or learning about saints associated with charity, healing, and mercy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bob and Penny Lord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35777841528983,"sku":"BKPORRES","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1275\/1523\/products\/st-martin-de-porres-minibook-minibook-20299410145460.jpg?v=1782416566","url":"https:\/\/journeysoffaith.com\/products\/st-martin-de-porres-minibook","provider":"Journeys of Faith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}