Introduction to Saint Martin

Introduction to Saint Martin

Author: Gilad James, PhD

Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School

Published:

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 631448037X

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Saint Martin is a small island located in the Caribbean Sea, split between two countries, the French west and Dutch east. The island is a popular vacation destination with beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and a vibrant culture. It has a population of approximately 77,000 and is known for its diverse and multicultural community. The island has a long and complex history, with the first inhabitants believed to have been Amerindians who arrived over 2000 years ago. The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1493 and was subsequently colonized by the Spanish, Dutch, French and British. Today, Saint Martin is a unique blend of African, European and Caribbean cultures, resulting in a distinct local cuisine, music, and traditions. The island's economy is largely driven by tourism, with visitors attracted by its natural beauty, lively nightlife, and tax-free shopping.


Martin de Porres

Martin de Porres

Author: Joan Monahan

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9780809167005

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A young adult biography of the African-Spanish saint, Martin de Porres, patron of social and interracial justice.


Introduction to Saint Martin

Introduction to Saint Martin

Author: Gilad James, PhD

Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School

Published:

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 9623462425

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Saint Martin is a small island located in the Caribbean Sea, split between two countries, the French west and Dutch east. The island is a popular vacation destination with beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and a vibrant culture. It has a population of approximately 77,000 and is known for its diverse and multicultural community. The island has a long and complex history, with the first inhabitants believed to have been Amerindians who arrived over 2000 years ago. The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1493 and was subsequently colonized by the Spanish, Dutch, French and British. Today, Saint Martin is a unique blend of African, European and Caribbean cultures, resulting in a distinct local cuisine, music, and traditions. The island's economy is largely driven by tourism, with visitors attracted by its natural beauty, lively nightlife, and tax-free shopping.


Life of St. Martin

Life of St. Martin

Author: Sulpitius Severus

Publisher:

Published: 2023-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781088167960

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Saint Martin of Tours was the third bishop of Tours. He has become one of the most familiar and recognizable Christian saints in Western tradition. A native of Pannonia, he converted to Christianity at a young age. He served in the Roman cavalry in Gaul, but left military service at some point prior to 361, when he embraced Trinitarianism and became a disciple of Hilary of Poitiers, establishing the monastery at Ligugé. He was consecrated as Bishop of Caesarodunum (Tours) in 371. As bishop, he was active in the suppression of the remnants of Gallo-Roman religion, but he opposed the violent persecution of the Priscillianist sect of ascetics.


The Incomplete Guide to the Wildlife of Saint Martin

The Incomplete Guide to the Wildlife of Saint Martin

Author: Mark Yokoyama

Publisher:

Published: 2019-12-23

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781712801567

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Discover the unique wildlife of the island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten with vivid color photos and fascinating descriptions of its mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. This guide includes commonly-seen species, animals that are found only on this island, and many strange and unusual creatures that are seldom spotted anywhere. Based on over three years of fieldwork, this entertaining book combines scientific, cultural and historical research to tell the story of the fauna of St. Martin, and their relationship with the island and its people. This revised and expanded second edition includes over 500 color photographs, and special sections about the diverse habitats on the island, island ecology, and the history of biological research on Saint Martin. It is the perfect introduction to the island's wildlife for people of all ages who are curious about the natural world around them.


Martin de Porres

Martin de Porres

Author: Brian J. Pierce

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764812163

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15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief biography of the saint or spiritual leader introduced in that volume • A guide to creating a format for prayer and retreat • 15 meditation sessions with focus points and reflection guides Martin de Porres is a saint for all people and all times. Born in Peru in 1579, he died at age sixty. His life combined the apostolic zeal of Saint Dominic, the simple love for creation of Saint Francis and the endless compassion for the poor and sick of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. In 1962, he became one of the few saints canonized by Pope John XXIII. Saint Martin did not write any books or preach any sermons. His life was his preaching. He initiated a new expression of the spiritual life: radical, simple and holy. He had the gift of spontaneous joy and a capacity for turning the suffering and oppression of the poor into an encounter with God. For that he is known today as the patron saint of social justice. The author is well imbued with the spirit of Martin de Porres as a fellow Dominican and as a student who lived in the area where Martin grew up and ministered in Peru. As he states in the Introduction to this book, “I have spent many hours snooping around and praying in many of Martin’s secret hideouts!” Each chapter concludes with pertinent reflection questions that can be used for group discussion or personal reflection. Come explore the life and spirituality of this poor friar from South America who now lives in the splendor of God’s kingdom. Anyone with a compassionate heart toward those oppressed by society will come to love and hold him in esteem.


San Martín

San Martín

Author: John Lynch

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13:

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A vivid exploration of the life and times of Jos de San Mart n, legendary liberator of Chile and Peru Jos de San Mart n (1778-1850) was an enigmatic figure--a revolutionary and a conservative, a professional soldier and an intellectual, a taciturn man who nevertheless was able to inspire the peoples of South America to follow his armies and accept his battle strategies. One of the great leaders in the wars for independence, he was a pivotal force in the liberation of Chile and Peru from Spanish rule. In the first full English-language biography of San Mart n in more than half a century, John Lynch shines new light on San Mart n and on the story of Spanish America's revolutionary wars. Lynch offers a series of dramatic set pieces: the Peninsular War, in which San Mart n fought the French and learned his military skills; the crossing of the Andes, when his army battled the forces of nature as well as enemy fire; the confrontation with imperial Spain in Peru; and the standoff with Bol var which led to San Mart n's resignation and exile in Europe. Based on the latest documentation, San Mart n enhances our understanding of the modern history of Latin America and one of its most brilliant leaders.


My Life with the Saints (10th Anniversary Edition)

My Life with the Saints (10th Anniversary Edition)

Author: James Martin

Publisher: Loyola Press

Published: 2016-09-01

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 082944453X

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“Martin’s final word is as Jungian as it is Catholic: God does not want us to be Mother Teresa or Dorothy Day. God wants us to be most fully ourselves.” —Washington Post Book World WITTY, WRYLY HONEST, AND ALWAYS ORIGINAL, My Life with the Saints is James Martin’s story of how his life has been shaped by some surprising friends—the saints of the Catholic Church. In his modern classic memoir, Martin introduces us to saints throughout history—from St. Peter to Dorothy Day, St. Francis of Assisi to Mother Teresa—and chronicles his lifelong friendships with them. Filled with fascinating tales, Martin’s funny, vibrant, and stirring book invites readers to discover how saints guide us throughout our earthly journeys and how they help each of us find holiness in our own lives. Featuring a new chapter from Martin, this tenth-anniversary edition of the best-selling memoir updates readers about his life over the past ten years. In that time, he has been a New York Times best-selling author, official chaplain of The Colbert Report, and a welcome presence in the media whenever there’s a breaking Catholic news story. But he has always remained recognizably himself. John L. Allen, Jr., the acclaimed Catholic journalist, contributes a foreword that shows how Martin has become one of the wisest and most insightful voices of this era. “An outstanding and often hilarious memoir.” —Publishers Weekly “One of the best spiritual memoirs in years.” —Robert Ellsberg “Remarkably engaging.” —U.S. Catholic One of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of the Year Winner of the Christopher Award Winner of the Catholic Press Association Book Award