Adoration of the Magi (1680-1689) by Rybotychi School - Public Domain Orthodox Icon
Icon of the Adoration of the Magi by the Rybotychi school, made in the 1680s. It is held in the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland.
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Plaque with the Descent from the Cross (1320-1340) - Public Domain Catholic Stock Photo
The ivory figures are mounted on a sheet of whalebone. This plaque is part of a series of Passion carvings that are now dispersed among Antwerp, Oslo, Paris, London, and New York. French, elephant ivory with traces of paint and gilding, 23.2 x 18.3 cm.
Virgin and Child (1437-1439) by Rossello di Jacopo Franchi - Public Domain Catholic Painting
In his left hand the Christ Child holds a swallow. Swallows were thought to hibernate during winter in nests of mud. Their re-emergence in spring symbolized the Resurrection of Christ.
Top 12 Orders of Catholic Nuns and Sisters
This is a list of my favorite 12 orders of Catholic nuns and sisters in no particular order. This list includes their history, and images of their habits. What is a Catholic Nun or Sister? In the Roman Catholic tradition, there are many religious institutes of nuns and sisters (the...
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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.
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.
Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 003 - AD 50 to AD 70
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....
Who was Servant of God Julia Greeley? (A Black History Biography)
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.
Newsletter 11-18-2020
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).
Who was Thomas Wyatt Turner? (A Black History Biography)
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...
Seek First His Kingdom - Daily Mental Prayer
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]...
Timeline of the Catholic Church Episode 002 - AD 24 to AD 50
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...
Timeline of the Catholic Church Episode 001 - Introduction
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-...
Do Not Conform - Daily Mental Prayer
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Who was Daniel Rudd? (A Black History Biography)
Daniel Rudd (August 7, 1854—1933) was a Black Catholic journalist and early Civil Rights leader.
Why Are Biographies Important?
Biographies have been around since at least 44 BC. They are for instruction and edification and so much more...
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Peace I Give Unto You
God is the only one who can provide peace. COVID will come and go and some other calamity or crisis will arise. Trust in God and you cannot go wrong.
The Way, the Truth, and the 80/20 Rule
Today's mental prayer focuses on a well-known quote from the Gospel of John. I'm sure you've heard it many times. Isn't it interesting that only a few verses out of the entire Bible are really popular?
