St. Martin De Porres: Apostle of Charity

Among the first fruits of the Gospel in the New World stands St. Martin de Porres, a humble Dominican lay brother whose life radiated extraordinary charity, humility, and holiness. Born shortly after the founding of Lima, Peru, Martin entered the Dominican Order at a young age and spent his life in total service to God and neighbor, especially the poor, the sick, and the neglected.

In St. Martin de Porres: Apostle of Charity, Giuliana Cavallini presents a definitive biography of this remarkable saint, whose life became a living testimony to the power of grace. A close friend of St. Rose of Lima, Martin was known for his tireless works of mercy and for extraordinary gifts, including healing the sick, multiplying food, caring for animals, and even bilocation. His humility and self-denial were matched only by his boundless compassion.

Written at the request of the Dominican Order and later expanded following his canonization in 1963, this work has been recognized as an official biography. It offers a rich and faithful account of a saint whose example continues to inspire those seeking to serve Christ in the least of His brethren.