Saint Nonna Mental Prayer
St. Nonna was the wife of St. Gregory of Nazianzus and she was responsible for converting Gregory to the Christian faith. All three of her children became saints.
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Christmas Mental Prayer 2020
This is the Christmas episode and I wanted to do a special mental prayer focusing on a Christmas sermon from Gregory Nazianzen who died in AD 389.
Who is Saint Nick? (Christmas Mental Prayer)
Saint Nicholas was born in Asia Minor in the Roman Empire during the 4th century. Throughout his life, Saint Nicholas gave freely of his riches. He is considered the saint of children and gifts, and he is remembered annually on December 6th.
Who is Cardinal Robert Sarah? (Mental Prayer Biography)
Robert Sarah (born 15 June 1945) is a Guinean prelate of the Catholic Church. A cardinal since 20 November 2010, he was appointed the prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments by Pope Francis on 23 November 2014.
Do No Evils - Daily Mental Prayer
Tonight we meditate on Ecclesiasticus Chapter 7 verses 1-4.
Call His Name Jesus - Advent Mental Prayer
It’s advent, and what better time to meditate on the moments before Christ’s birth than now. So today, we are doing a mental prayer on the gospel of Luke chapter 1: verses 31-33.
What is an Abbot?
An abbot is the title given to the superior of a community of twelve or more monks. Abbots are in charge of a monastery and control the monastery's possessions, discipline of the monks, and gives blessings.
What is a Cardinal?
A cardinal is a bishop of the Catholic Church with special authority from the pope. Cardinals are assistants of the pope in his liturgical functions, in the care of the poor, the administration of papal finances and possessions, and the synodal disposition of important matters.
Fear Not, Mary - Advent Mental Prayer
It’s advent, and what better time to meditate on the moments before Christ’s birth than now. So today, we are doing a mental prayer on the gospel of Luke chapter 1: verses 28-31.
Blessed Art Thou - Advent Mental Prayer
It’s advent, and what better time to meditate on the moments before Christ’s birth than now. So today, we are doing a mental prayer on the gospel of Luke chapter 1: verses 26-28.
Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 006 - AD 155 to AD 180
Today we talk about Justin Martyr and his First Apology in Rome. Next we talk about Polycarp's martyrdom. Finally, we discuss Irenaeus' bishopric in Lyons, France and his book Adversus Haereses which brought the concept of "heresy" to the fore.
Who Are the Sisters of the Holy Family?
The Sisters of the Holy Family (circa 1837) provided a home for orphans and taught slaves at a time under Louisiana law when educating slaves was illegal. They also established the first and oldest Catholic nursing home in the United States in 1841.
Joseph, A Just Man - Advent Mental Prayer
Today we meditate on the holiness of Saint Joseph with the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 1.
Who was Sister Thea Bowman? (A Black History Biography)
Thea Bowman (1937 – 1990) was a Roman Catholic religious sister, teacher, and scholar who made a major contribution to the ministry of the Catholic Church toward her fellow Black Americans.
Newsletter December 9, 2020
Good morning and God bless + I hope you had an enjoyable Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8th). Check out the latest episodes below and stay holy + Ecce Homo (Behold the Man) - Daily Mental PrayerToday we meditate on the physical appearance of Jesus and what that means for our salvation....
Ecce Homo (Behold the Man) - Daily Mental Prayer
Today we meditate on the physical appearance of Jesus and what that means for our salvation.
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.
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 [https:...
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!...