I remember as a child how Saint Martin De Porres was held in high regard in my family. My mother, grandmother, and aunts would pray earnestly to this kindhearted saint. As I grew I learned about his many virtues which seem timeless and are worthy of further examination. He is a great example of an individual born to less then perfect circumstances yet has the ability to not only overcome it but become a shining example of the possibilities there are for the human condition.
