Martin de Porres, a Dominican lay brother, spent his days in the infirmary, caring for the sick, and feeding the poor. He was known for his charity, mercy, and service, extending his love even to animals and nature. Cats and rats ate together in his presence. Martin contemplated the Truth not as a concept, not as an ideal, but as an encounter.
When
Martin knelt to clean a wound, he was not just performing a medical act; he was
meeting Christ in the suffering face of the poor. Through compassion he saw in
his heart the divine Truth being revealed. When he forgave those who insulted
him or served those society had condemned, Martin showed that Truth is not
about strict judgment, but about boundless acceptance. His humble and tireless work
was his deepest form of study and contemplation.
We
often associate Truth with high ideals and complex systems of thought. We may
be happy with books and websites. If you want to see the true face of Christ,
the Veritas, look into the face of your struggling neighbor, extend your hands
in service, show mercy, and bring peace. You will find the face of Christ being
revealed in and through you.
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