Who was Father George Clements? (A Black History Biography)
George Harold Clements (1932 – 2019) was an American Roman Catholic priest who, in 1981, became the first Catholic priest in the Chicago area to adopt a child.
Shalone Cason
This site's editor-in-chief is a Catholic husband, father, and author. He loves sharing the Catholic faith through art and graphic design. Check out his prayer books and coloring books on Amazon.com
Check out the latest posts
Without Grace We Can Do Nothing - Daily Mental Prayer
In today's Christian meditation we remember that in spiritual life there are two great principles which should never be forgotten. Without Grace we can do nothing with it, we can do all things.
Newsletter Dec 7, 2020
Enjoy the latest episodes from the podcast! God bless and stay holy + Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 005 - AD 100 to AD 155Today we talk about Ignatius of Antioch, three early church heresies (Marcionism, Gnosticism, and Montanism), and Justin Martyr’s First Apology.The Shalone Cason ShowShalone Cason...
Divine Simplicity - Daily Mental Prayer
In this mental prayer, we meditate on God's Divine nature and how that affects our lives.
Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 005 - AD 100 to AD 155
Today we talk about Ignatius of Antioch, three early church heresies (Marcionism, Gnosticism, and Montanism), and Justin Martyr's First Apology.
Who are the Oblate Sisters of Providence? (Black Catholic History)
The Oblate Sisters of Providence is a Roman Catholic women's religious institute, founded by Mother Mary Lange. It was the first permanent community of Roman Catholic sisters of African descent in the United States.
A Short History of the Catholic Church in Africa
Christian activity in Africa began in the 1st century when the Patriarchate of Alexandria in Egypt was formed as one of the four original Patriarchs of the East. Currently there are over 150 million Catholics in Africa and 10% of all Catholic Cardinals are African.
Newsletter 12-4-2020
Enjoy the latest posts. And yes...I know I said I was not doing mental prayer anymore, but guess what? I felt the need to continue it, just in a different format. So I hope you enjoy the new format. And, rejoice! Mental prayer has not been retired thus yet!...
The Good God - Daily Mental Prayer
Today we consider God's plan, and our greatest happiness.
Who was James Augustine Healy? (A Black History Biography)
James Augustine Healy (April 6, 1830 – August 5, 1900) was an American Roman Catholic priest and the second bishop of Portland, Maine; he was the first African-American Catholic priest (though it was not widely known) and was the first African-American bishop as well.
Who was Mary Lou Williams? (A Black History Biography)
Mary Lou Williams (1910 – 1981) was an American jazz pianist, arranger, and composer. She wrote and arranged for Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, and she was friend, mentor, and teacher to Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Tadd Dameron, Bud Powell, and Dizzy Gillespie.
Newsletter 12-2-20
Here are the latest posts. Enjoy and God bless + What is Canonization?Canonization is simply the process of recognizing people who have lived heroically virtuous lives, and elevating them so that Catholics all over the world may freely celebrate and honor them.The Shalone Cason Show Shalone Cason [https://sdcason....
Who was Venerable Mother Henriette DeLille? (A Black History Biography)
Mother Henriette Díaz DeLille (March 11, 1813 – November 16, 1862) was a Black Catholic nun in the United States who founded the Sisters of the Holy Family in 1836 and served as their first Mother Superior.
Newsletter 11/30/2020
I should have sent this newsletter this morning, but alas, I forgot. No problem, because I have a lot of new content for you anyway. And a new direction for the website. I hope you enjoy the changes...and until next time, stay holy. God bless + Shalone Major Changes for...
Who was Venerable Father Augustus Tolton? (A Black History Biography)
Augustine Tolton, was the first Roman Catholic priest in the United States publicly known to be black when he was ordained in 1886.
Major Changes for this Site!
I am cancelling the mental prayer episodes for now. I am moving towards making many more biographies and I will continue making the Church history series. So, you can expect a biography episode Monday thru Friday. And you can expect one Church history episode each Saturday.
What is Canonization?
Canonization is simply the process of recognizing people who have lived heroically virtuous lives, and elevating them so that Catholics all over the world may freely celebrate and honor them.
Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 004 - AD 72 to AD 100
Today we talk about the martyrdom of Saint Thomas and Pope Linus, the Gospel of Luke, and the Domitian persecution...among other things. Enjoy and stay holy.
Who was Servant of God Mother Mary Lange? (A Black History Biography)
Mary Lange, O.S.P. (1784-1882), born Elizabeth Clarisse Lange, was an Black Catholic religious sister who founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the first African-American religious congregation. She was also, via the Oblates, the first-ever African-American Mother Superior.
Walk with Jesus Christ - Daily Mental Prayer
Today's mental prayer focuses on a verse from Colossians Chapter 2 and is about walking with Jesus. Walk with Jesus Christ Daily Mental Prayer0:00/11:471×...
God Loved Us First - Daily Mental Prayer
Today's mental prayer is about the love of God and how to love God more. God Loved Us First Daily Mental Prayer0:00/11:471×...
Who was Venerable Pierre Toussaint? (A Black History Biography)
Pierre Toussaint (27 June 1766 – June 30, 1853) was a Haitian-American hairdresser, philanthropist, and former slave brought to New York City by his owners in 1787. Freed in 1807 after the death of his mistress, In 1996, he was declared "Venerable" by Pope John Paul II.