Young Adult Catholics of African Descent

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. -Matthew 5:4

**Inclement weather friendly/Indoor Juneteenth Celebration**

🎶✨ Join us on Juneteenth for an unforgettable evening! ✨🎶

The Young Adult Catholics of African Descent proudly present Psalms for the Soul! Experience the power of Responsorial Psalms like never before with soulful interpretations that touch the heart and elevate the spirit.

🗓️ Date: June 19th
⏰ Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 Location: TSU Newman Center

Let’s come together in faith and celebration, honoring our heritage and finding renewed inspiration through music and prayer. Don’t miss this incredible night of spiritual connection and cultural reflection! 🌟🙏🏾

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Psalms for the Soul | with the Young Adult Catholics of African Descent on Juneteenth. Join us Juneteenth for an unforgettable evening!   The Young Adult Catholics of African Descent proudly present: Psalms for the Soul! Join us on Juneteenth for an unforgettable evening! Experience the

Join us on Thursday at 7 pm for dinner and scripture as we continue to explorer the Gospel of Matthew.
TSU Catholic Newman Center, 3535 Wheeler Ave.

"Your word, O Lord, is truth: consecrate us in the truth".
Dear friends, join us for weekday Mass every Wednesday at noon with lunch and fellowship afterwards.

TSU Catholic Newman Center (3535 Wheeler Ave) .

We are located next door to the TSU Freshman Towers with parking in the rear.

Spread the word.

Lent is but a few weeks away, and you might be starting to wonder, "What am I going to do for Lent?!" This question proves to be stressful for many of us, as we begin to fret about "doing Lent the right way" or becoming distracted by what others are doing.⁠
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This is not the purpose of the Lenten journey.⁠
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As we know, Lent is all about going into the desert with Jesus, to fast and pray alongside Him. It's about ridding ourselves of anything that keeps us from Jesus so that He can more fully possess our hearts. It's about offering our whole hearts to Him in love and thanksgiving.⁠
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Since that is our foundation for discerning what to "do" for Lent, the best way to go about deciding is to ask Jesus. Ask Him what He desires for your Lent. He knows your heart more deeply than anyone else—even yourself. He knows what will most benefit your soul and draw you closer to Himself this season. So start by asking Him.⁠
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Save the date and plan to join us at the National Black Catholic Congress. If you haven’t been before you must go this year, it’s an awe inspiring, soul lifting experience.

Venue: The Ga***rd National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

More details coming soon

FEAST of the PRESENTATION of the LORD
February 2, 2023

Today is the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ (cf. Luke 2:22-40). It is also known as "Candlemas" Day because candles are blessed. Christ is the Light of the World and Simeon speaks about that in scripture passage that is prayed by the Church during Night Prayer or Compline of the Liturgy of the Hours (cf. Luke 2:29-32).

Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020223.cfm

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord is also the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. Many thanks to those who have generously responded to the call of the Lord to this vocation. May God who has begun a good work in you bring it to fulfillment (cf. Philippians 1:6).

Image: Jesus Mafa Project

A description of the project: https://lentproject.wordpress.com/resources/visuals-video-painting-and-design/vie-de-jesus-mafa/

“I know your works; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” Revelations 3:15-16

Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman would be 85 today, Dec. 29th.

On June 17, 1989, Sister Thea Bowman spoke at Seton Hall University, becoming the first African American woman to address the U.S. Bishops’ Conference.⁣⁣
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Sister Thea (1937-1990) was the granddaughter of a slave & an advocate for racial justice. Her cause for sainthood was opened in 2018.
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In her famous 1989 speech at which she delivered while fighting cancer & wheelchair-bound, she said: “What does it mean to be black and Catholic? ... It means that I bring myself, my black self. I bring my whole history, my traditions, my experience, my culture, my African-American song and dance and gesture and movement and teaching and preaching and healing and responsibility as gift to the Church.” (Check out YouTube for her whole speech)⁣⁣
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The bishops thought so much of her, that after her speech they individually knelt before her & asked for her blessing. 🙏🏾⁣⁣
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Happy Kwanzaa!

These images are from the book “THE PEOPLE REMEMBER” by + illustrated by
The 7 principals of Kwanzaa are:

✨Umoja (Unity)

✨Kujichagulia
(Self-Determination)

✨Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)

✨Ujamaa
(Cooperative Economics)

✨Nia (Purpose)

✨Kuumba (Creativity)

✨Imani (Faith)

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“What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:3-4
from the Young Adult Catholics of African Descent.

Art: The sculpture “Holy Family Relief,” by artist Eddy Nyagweta in black serpentine stone. (CS photo/Mihoko Owada)

Swipe to see warming centers in Houston. Please spread the word.

🗣📢 YOU'RE INVITED... Before we close out 2022, let us not forget to celebrate who we are and whose we are! The Northern States District of the Knights of Peter Claver invites you to our 2nd Annual virtual Christ Kwanzaa Celebration on Thursday, December 29, at 7pm CT/8pm ET.

Our District-wide celebration is open to the public–This means YOU! You are encouraged to register today at the following link: https://bit.ly/nsd_Christ_Kwanzaa_2022

Don't miss all that we have planned for this year’s celebration—from Afrocentric poetry, to, our libation ceremony led by a diverse group of Junior Knights and Junior Daughters (teenagers) from across the Northern States District, to our unique take on the Nguzo Saba paired with anointed Bible-centered meditations led by our very own Emerging Leaders core team (Young Adults). The event will also feature gospel music and Praise dance selections.

Our guest speaker will be the newly appointed Northern States District Conference Chaplain, Fr. Anthony Bozeman, SSJ. He will be bringing the word on the chosen theme of "BETTER IS COMING…."

This year's celebration promises to be a powerful evening of intergenerational sharing, which you won't want to miss!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE. REGISTER TODAY AT: https://bit.ly/nsd_Christ_Kwanzaa_2022

🙏🏾Day 1.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

O most pure Virgin Mary conceived without sin, from the very first instant, you were entirely immaculate. O glorious Mary full of grace, you are the mother of my God – the Queen of Angels and of men. I humbly venerate you as the chosen mother of my Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Prince of Peace and the Lord of Lords chose you for the singular grace and honor of being His beloved mother. By the power of His Cross, He preserved you from all sin. Therefore, by His power and love, I have hope and bold confidence in your prayers for my holiness and salvation.

I pray that your prayers will bring me to imitate your holiness and submission to Jesus and the Divine Will.
Queen of Heaven, I beg you to beg my Savior to grant me these requests…

(Mention your intentions)

My holy Mother, I know that you were obedient to the will of God. In making this petition, I know that God’s will is more perfect than mine. So, grant that I may receive God’s grace with humility as you did.

As my final request, I ask that you pray for me to increase in faith in our risen Lord; I ask that you pray for me to increase in hope in our risen Lord; I ask that you pray for me to increase in love for the risen Jesus!

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

🙏🏿Sign up for the email reminders for this novena through praymorenovenas.com

TONIGHT is the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary of the Northern States District Black Catholic History District Monthly Prayer Call (NOV. 2022)...

Here's the information and link for tonight.

Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022

Time: 07:30 PM CST - 08:30 PM EST

To Join us via COMPUTER, visit: https://bit.ly/nsd-nov-2022-prayer-call

OR

To dial-in and Join Us Call:
(312) 626 6799
(929) 205 6099
(301) 715 8592

Meeting ID: 865 9056 5810 Passcode: 649914

Hope to see you ALL there tonight as this encounter is open to all!

FALL BACK TONIGHT
🎵 He's an on time God yes He is...

Enjoy the extra hour of sleep. Then use an hour and so to worship during Holy Mass on The Lord's Day. (Repost from )

Café Catholica Lite is this week! Join us at St. Frances Cabrini Church or online! See you there! www.archgh.org/cafecatholica

Happy All Saints Day!

November is Black Catholic History Month, founded in 1990 by the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, and events for the celebration are happening in dioceses around the country.

Find (just about) all of them here: https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.com/bchm-events-2022/

Join us during on 11/19/22 for a Day of Reflection in preparation for National Black Catholic Congress in 2023. The event is FREE and food will be provided. Register here: https://archgh.cventevents.com/Day0fReflection

Save the date and join us during Black Catholic History Month for a deeply moving, spirit filled mass and celebration with food and fellowship to follow.