Hello this is Miky Tewolde reporting live from the dominican republic,speaking with St.Martin de Porres. We earlier spoke about how important it was for Martin to live a life of confidence and determination and how that helped him become closer to god.
Describe an instance where you were rejected or ridiculed by people as a result as living out your special calling in the church.
Well since my mother was from african descent I was not allowed to be a member of religious orders by peru law. However Holy rosary prior let me volunteer and perform menial tasks in the monastery.
Have you ever thought god has worked through you to bring others closer to him?
No but I believe God has used me to heal others and perform miracles to …show more content…
I went through my life as a good example as how my faith helped me believe in the church all though most members of the church didn't believe in me.
If you were not allowed to have holy order by law,why did you still want to receive it?
Well my father left me at young age with only my younger sister and mother living in poverty, I spent countless hours daily praying and I knew god wanted me to become a priest. I then took action and and took any opportunity to help others and do my calling. I wanted use my gifts to help and heal others.
Since I am soon to be confirmed what gift of the holy spirit helped you the most in your life?
The gift of understanding, since I was not allowed to receive holy orders I had to understand that this is what the people were taught it is not their entire fault. I also had to learn to forgive. Since you are soon to receive a special sacrament you need to understand god's word and apply it to your daily life. You need to live a life following god's orders and not just asking for help when needed by rejoicing and thanks him when times are good. You need to be a fully dedicated catholic and if you do just so you will have a holy great
Describe an instance where you were rejected or ridiculed by people as a result as living out your special calling in the church.
Well since my mother was from african descent I was not allowed to be a member of religious orders by peru law. However Holy rosary prior let me volunteer and perform menial tasks in the monastery.
Have you ever thought god has worked through you to bring others closer to him?
No but I believe God has used me to heal others and perform miracles to …show more content…
I went through my life as a good example as how my faith helped me believe in the church all though most members of the church didn't believe in me.
If you were not allowed to have holy order by law,why did you still want to receive it?
Well my father left me at young age with only my younger sister and mother living in poverty, I spent countless hours daily praying and I knew god wanted me to become a priest. I then took action and and took any opportunity to help others and do my calling. I wanted use my gifts to help and heal others.
Since I am soon to be confirmed what gift of the holy spirit helped you the most in your life?
The gift of understanding, since I was not allowed to receive holy orders I had to understand that this is what the people were taught it is not their entire fault. I also had to learn to forgive. Since you are soon to receive a special sacrament you need to understand god's word and apply it to your daily life. You need to live a life following god's orders and not just asking for help when needed by rejoicing and thanks him when times are good. You need to be a fully dedicated catholic and if you do just so you will have a holy great