Saint Martin de Porres by Mary Fabyan Windeatt

The story of the little doctor of Lima, Peru

“Quick! Where is the doctor?” cried a woman in great distress. “This Indian is bleeding to death!” “Dr. de Rivero isn’t here,” answered Martin de Porres, the 12-year old black boy who was the doctor’s helper. “But don’t worry. I’ll look after the man.” “This is not time for jokes!” answered the woman scornfully. “Quick! Where is there another doctor’s shop?” “There isn’t time,” said martin calmly. “Here, help me open this door to bring the poor man inside.” The Indian was brought in. “Don’t worry,” Martin whispered to the moaning patient as he got out a clean cloth. “You’re going to be all right.” Did young Martin de Porres really know what he was doing? Could he actually take care of a serious wound all by himself? This book tells what happened next. It also tells about Martins life as a Dominican, plus the remarkable events that happening in his life. Here are the stories of Father Peter and the salad, of Brother James’ displeasing haircut, of the missing silver coin, of Martins mysterious travels, and of the rats and mice at the Dominican Monastery. All in all, this is a wonderful true story of Saint Martin de Porres, his great charity, and the amazing cures and miracles that became common in his remarkable life.