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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.
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!...
Today we consider God's plan, and our greatest happiness.
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.
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.
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....
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]...
