When I read the story of St. Martin de Porres, I thought
that he would be the best role model for the youth today in light of the fact
that he did not let the criticisms of other people stop him from doing
righteous deeds to the people around him. Despite his tough childhood, he
didn’t think it was a hindrance to do his task as a child of God, and that is
to serve Him. At such a young age, he devoted himself to the Lord.
This made me think that he’s the
perfect example for our youth today for the reason that he didn’t give up in
times of darkness. He searched for the light with His guidance, and indeed, he
found it when God endowed him with miraculous knowledge, instantaneous cures,
and a remarkable rapport with animals. And despite this, he still lived an
austere lifestyle. St. Martin’s love was all-embracing, shown equally to human
beings and animals as well.
I want to be like him when I grow
up so I could be a role model to my youth as well. I could start the change
with myself and persuade other people to do the same. I want to share God’s
blessings to other people who are in need of enlightenment and courage by
showing love and sympathy to mankind. Someday, I want to improve the world like
he did and put an end to scarcity and other crises we’re currently facing
today.
"Compassion, my dear Brothers, is preferable to cleanliness. Reflect that with a little soap I can easily clean my bed covers, but even with a torrent of tears I would never wash from my soul the stain that my harshness toward the unfortunate would create." - St. Martin de Porres
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