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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.
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...
Augustine Tolton, was the first Roman Catholic priest in the United States publicly known to be black when he was ordained in 1886.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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×...
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×...
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.
Today we talk about Saint Paul's epistles, the martyrdom of Saint Paul and Saint Peter, the Great Fire of Rome, Nero's crazy shenanigans, Saint Thomas' evangelization of India, and the Gospel of Mark...among other things. Enjoy! And learn something new about Church history! Also....
Julia Greeley,O.F.S. (1833 – 1918), was a Black American enslaved woman, later freed by the Missouri Legislature. She became known for her charitable works, pulling a red wagon through the streets of Denver in the dark to bring food, coal, clothing, and groceries to needy families.
Hey, there! Long time no see, right? Sorry that it took so long. But by the grace of God...I'm back and better than ever (if I do say so myself).
Thomas Wyatt Turner (March 16, 1877 – April 21, 1978) was an American [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States] civil rights activist, biologist and educator. He was the first black American to receive a PhD in Botany, and helped found both the NAACP [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAACP] and...
Today's prayer session is about seeking the Kingdom of God and becoming holier in the process. Sit back, relax, and become closer to God with today's mental prayer. God bless + and stay holy, my friends Download [https://sdcason.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/Seek%20First%20His%20Kingdom.aac]...
Today we cover the martyrdom of Saint Stephen, Our Lady of the Pillar and Saint James the Great's evangelization in Spain, Paul missionary journeys, and the Council of Jerusalem. Links with more info from Wikipedia below... * 34 AD: Saint Stephen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Stephen], the...
Download [https://sdcason.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/Timeline%20of%20the%20Catholic%20Church%20Ep%20001%20-%20Introduction.aac] As traditionally the oldest form of Christianity, along with the ancient or first millennial Eastern Orthodox Church [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Orthodox_Church], the non-Chalcedonian [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-Chalcedonianism] or...
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Daniel Rudd (August 7, 1854—1933) was a Black Catholic journalist and early Civil Rights leader.
Biographies have been around since at least 44 BC. They are for instruction and edification and so much more...
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