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Baptismal vows are the promises required of a candidate for baptism. According to the Roman Ritual, three questions are addressed to the person to be baptized: "Do you renounce Satan? and all his works? and all his pomps?" To each of these questions the person, or the sponsor in his name, replies: "I do renounce them". --- Send in a voice message: …

A rite includes all the ceremonies, prayers, and functions of a religious body. The Catholic Church is composed of 23 distinct rites, with the Roman Rite being the largest. Each rite has its own beautiful prayers and ceremonies which add to the richness of Catholic liturgical inheritance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, "What are you looking for?" They said to him, "Rabbi" (which translated means Teacher), "where are you staying?" Today we meditate on a few verses from the Gospel of John Chapter 1. We think about the light of Christ and the search for…

Today we reflect on a Christmas antiphon from the Liturgy of the Hours, which is the official prayer-book of the church. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/support

Today is the first day of the new year and the eighth day of the Octave of the Nativity. Enjoy this mental prayer which continues to focus on the birth of Christ.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/support…

Historically, the ending of Christmastide was sunset on 6 January. Christmastide is commonly called the Twelve Days of Christmas. To this day, the "Christian cultures in Western Europe and Latin America extend the season to forty days, ending on the Feast of the Presentation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shal…

It's Christmas, don't worry. I'm not neglecting my family or the joy of the season. This is a prerecorded episode. I am happily enjoying Christmas midnight mass and time with family and friends, that is if you're listening to this on Christmas day. If you're in the future, I suppose you can ignore everything I just said, but that's beside the point…

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podca…

Robert Sarah (born 15 June 1945) is a Guinean prelate of the Catholic Church. A cardinal since 20 November 2010, he has been appointed to many prestigious positions throughout his career such as, bishop of Conakry in Guinea, president of the West African bishops' conference, and leader of Congregation for Divine Worship. --- Send in a voice message…

Tonight we meditate on Ecclesiasticus Chapter 7 verses 1-4. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/support

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.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/suppor…

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sh…

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/suppo…

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.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/suppor…

In the year 155: Justin Martyr composes his First Apology in Rome. Later in 156: Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, disciple of John, and teacher of Irenaeus, was martyred. Two decades later; between 177 and 180 Irenaeus became bishop of Lyons, France. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this p…

The Sisters of the Holy Family are a Roman Catholic religious order based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They were founded as one of the first black religious orders in 1837 as the Sisters of the Presentation by Henriette DeLille, adopting the current name in 1842. The sisters provided a home for orphans and taught slaves at a time under Louisiana law …

Today we meditate on the holiness of Saint Joseph with the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 1.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/support

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. Get biographies in your inbox at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport…

There's nothing wrong with the term African-American, but it's imprecise language. I am not from Africa, nor do I know of any African descendants in my family. First and foremost, call me by my name. But if all else fails, call me black, because my skin is dark. That's simple enough, right? Subscribe to my newsletter at https://sdcason.com/subscrib…

Today we meditate on the physical appearance of Jesus and what that means for our salvation. Get mental prayer in your inbox at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/support…

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. Through his founding of several programs, including One Church-One Child, One Church-One Addict, and One Church-One Inmate, he brought greater recognition to social problems and encouraged t…

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. Subscribe to the newsletter at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSuppo…

Today we talk about Ignatius of Antioch, three early church heresies (Marcionism, Gnosticism, and Montanism), and Justin Martyr's First Apology. Get new episodes sent to your email at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…

In this mental prayer, we meditate on God's Divine nature and how that affects our lives. Get mental prayers sent to your inbox at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/support…

The Oblate Sisters of Providence is a Roman Catholic women's religious institute, founded by Mother Mary Lange and Rev. James Nicholas Joubert in 1828 in Baltimore, Maryland for the education of girls of African descent. It was the first permanent community of Roman Catholic sisters of African descent in the United States. Subscribe to my newslette…

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. Subscribe to my newsletter at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice mes…

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. Get biographies in your inbox at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voic…

Today's Christian meditation is a consideration of God's plan, and our greatest happiness. With a reflection on the writings of St. John Henry Cardinal Newman.Subscribe to my newsletter at https://sdcason.com/subscribe--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.s…

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. Get biographies in your inbox at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- …

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. Signup for new episodes at https://sdcason.com/subscribe/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/me…

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. Subscribe at https://sdcason.com/subscribe/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: ht…

Augustine Tolton, was the first Roman Catholic priest in the United States publicly known to be black when he was ordained in 1886. Subscribe at https://sdcason.com/subscribe/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/support…

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But...why am I making biography lessons? In short, because I love learning about people and their place in history. Secondly, because I hope you will learn something new as well as become a better person. So let me tell you a little about the history of biographies... Get these episodes sent to your email https://sdcason.com/subscribe/ --- Send in …

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. Subscribe to my newsletter to get these podcasts sent to your email! https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSup…

Today's mental prayer is about walking with Jesus. Subscribe to my newsletter for more: https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/support

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, Pierre took the surname of "Toussaint" in honor of the hero of the Haitian Revolution which established that nation. In 1996, he was decla…

Today's mental prayer is about the love of God and how to love God more. Subscribe at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/support

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...stay holy and God bless + Subscribe at https://sdcason.com/subscribe…

Today we meditate on a verse from 1 Maccabees. "It is not profitable for us to forsake the law, and the justices of God" Subscribe to my newsletter at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shalonecason1/sup…

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. Subscribe to my newsletter at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Sen…

Thomas Wyatt Turner (March 16, 1877 – April 21, 1978) was an American civil rights activist, biologist and educator. He was the first black American to receive a PhD in Botany, and helped found both the NAACP and the Federated Colored Catholics. Subscribe to my newsletter at https://sdcason.com/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast…

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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, the first Christian martyr, is stoned to death in Jerusalem. 40: Traditional date of Our Lady of the Pil…

As traditionally the oldest form of Christianity, along with the ancient or first millennial Eastern Orthodox Church, the non-Chalcedonian or Oriental Churches, and the Church of the East,[1] the history of the Catholic Church is integral to the history of Christianity as a whole. It is also, according to church historian, Mark A. Noll, the "world'…

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Daniel Rudd (August 7, 1854—1933) was a Black Catholic journalist and early Civil Rights leader. He is known for starting in 1885 what has been called "the first newspaper printed by and for Black Americans", the Ohio Tribune—which he later expanded into the American Catholic Tribune, purported to the first Black-owned national newspaper --- Send i…