Monday, February 18, 2013

Missionary Work Is in The Genes

Here is a letter I received from my aunt who has done genealogical research into my mother's side of the family. It reads, 

"Dear Allen, 
I'm so proud of the work you are doing. Our prayers are with you. Did your mother tell you about our St. Martin and St. Patrick? Our Martin line started with St. Martin of of Tours, France. Brother William, his sister Jane was the mother of St. Patrick (sic). The family didn't believe in Christ. At 10 years old Martin went to a Catholic Church and studied but didn't become a Christian until he was 18 after his first miracle. He built the first Benedictine monastery in Gaul where he grew up. He walked across the French Alps to tell his family about Christ. His mother, sisters and brothers became Christian. His father never became a Christian. Gaul in 300AD was in old France. At 15 he was a Roman soldier. I have read a lot about Martin Falayse(?). In those days they use their given name in about 1200AD they used Martin as their family name. We will be looking forward to your visit. Take care we love you. Aunt Billie & Uncle Charles.

My mother's maiden name is Martin hence the relation. Obviously I come from a long line of missionaries.



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