““Like his Holy Father, St. Dominic, Blessed Martin thrice each night subjected himself to bloody disciplines. He did his best to keep these cruel lacerations of his innocent body from being known; but, of course, it was impossible. Thus, for example, when he was sent by the Fathers to the farm at Limatambo, he endeavored to practice these penances secretly in the confines of an olive grove. However, the Negroes who labored on the farm discovered the bloodsplattered trees and soil; wondering about it all, they soon had their curiosity satisfied when they detected Brother Martin in the midst of his severe penances. Instead of being shocked, they were deeply edified, and whenever they saw the servant of God directing his steps thither, they would say: 'There goes Brother Martin to sprinkle the olive trees with his blood.””
