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Catholic Facts with Shalone Cason

Catholic Facts with Shalone Cason

By Shalone Cason

Facts on Topics Such as; Catholic Biographies, the Saints and Church History.
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Who is Saint Nicholas (Christmas Mental Prayer)

Catholic Facts with Shalone CasonDec 24, 2020

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What is the Júdica Me? Parts of the Latin Mass: Chapter 1
Mar 09, 202202:09
What is the Kyrie Eleison? Parts of the Latin Mass

What is the Kyrie Eleison? Parts of the Latin Mass

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Mar 08, 202201:38
What are Baptismal Vows?

What are Baptismal Vows?

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".

Jan 18, 202106:22
What is a Rite (Catholic FAQ Mental Prayer)

What is a Rite (Catholic FAQ Mental Prayer)

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.

Jan 11, 202111:36
What are You Looking For (Gospel of John Mental Prayer)

What are You Looking For (Gospel of John Mental Prayer)

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 Truth. 

Jan 05, 202114:06
Unto Us a Christ is Born (Christmas Mental Prayer)

Unto Us a Christ is Born (Christmas Mental Prayer)

Today we reflect on a Christmas antiphon from the Liturgy of the Hours, which is the official prayer-book of the church.

Jan 04, 202107:21
Author of Life (New Years& Christmas Mental Prayer)

Author of Life (New Years& Christmas Mental Prayer)

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.
Jan 01, 202112:07
What are the 12 Days of Christmas (Mental Prayer)

What are the 12 Days of Christmas (Mental Prayer)

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.

Dec 28, 202009:30
Christmas Mental Prayer 2020

Christmas Mental Prayer 2020

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. 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. I actually have a podcast on Saint Nonna, who was Gregory's mother. He was from modern day Turkey, which was known as Asia Minor. He wrote a wonderful sermon on the celebration of Christmas and we're going to use a short passage from that sermon for today's meditation.modern-day

Dec 25, 202007:27
Who is Saint Nicholas (Christmas Mental Prayer)

Who is Saint Nicholas (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.

Dec 24, 202010:55
Who is Cardinal Robert Sarah? (Mental Prayer Biography)

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 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.

Dec 22, 202013:24
Do No Evil - Nighttime Mental Prayer

Do No Evil - Nighttime Mental Prayer

Tonight we meditate on Ecclesiasticus Chapter 7 verses 1-4.

Dec 20, 202008:32
Call His Name Jesus - Advent Mental Prayer

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.
Dec 18, 202005:34
What is an Abbot?

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.

Dec 18, 202013:01
What is a Cardinal?

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.

Dec 16, 202011:00
Fear Not, Mary - Advent Mental Prayer

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.
Dec 16, 202006:31
Blessed Among Women - Advent Mental Prayer

Blessed Among Women - 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.
Dec 16, 202007:13
Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 006 - AD 155 to AD 180

Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 006 - AD 155 to AD 180

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.

Dec 15, 202031:05
Who are the Sisters of the Holy Family? (Black Catholic History)

Who are the Sisters of the Holy Family? (Black Catholic History)

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 when educating slaves was illegal. They also established the first and oldest Catholic nursing home in the United States in 1841.
Dec 14, 202007:26
Joseph, A Just Man - Advent Mental Prayer

Joseph, A Just Man - Advent Mental Prayer

Today we meditate on the holiness of Saint Joseph with the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 1.
Dec 10, 202013:28
Who was Sister Thea Bowman? (A Black History Biography)
Dec 09, 202015:52
Black vs. African-American (Why I Prefer the term Black)
Dec 09, 202003:21
Ecce Homo (Behold the Man) - Daily Mental Prayer
Dec 09, 202012:10
Who was Father George Clements? (A Black History Biography)
Dec 09, 202013:03
Without Grace We Can Do Nothing - Daily Mental Prayer

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.

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Dec 08, 202012:11
Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 005 - AD 100 to AD 155
Dec 07, 202001:01:43
Divine Simplicity - Daily Mental Prayer
Dec 07, 202011:50
Who are the Oblate Sisters of Providence? (Black Catholic History)

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 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.

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Dec 04, 202010:51
A Short History of the Catholic Church in Africa
Dec 04, 202031:40
Who was James Augustine Healy? A Black History Biography
Dec 04, 202023:50
The Good God - Daily Mental Prayer
Dec 04, 202011:44
Who was Mary Lou Williams? (A Black History Biography)
Dec 03, 202027:29
Who was Venerable Henriette DeLille? (A Black History Biography)
Dec 01, 202021:13
What is Canonization?
Dec 01, 202033:32
Who was Venerable Father Augustus Tolton - A Black History Biography
Dec 01, 202038:42
Newsletter Update and Major Announcement

Newsletter Update and Major Announcement

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Dec 01, 202002:40
Why are Biographies Important?
Dec 01, 202004:26
Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 004 - AD 72 to AD 100
Nov 29, 202001:04:11
Walk with Jesus Christ - Daily Mental Prayer
Nov 24, 202011:46
Who was Venerable Pierre Toussaint - A Black History Biography

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, Pierre took the surname of "Toussaint" in honor of the hero of the Haitian Revolution which established that nation. In 1996, he was declared "Venerable" by Pope John Paul II.

After his marriage in 1811 to Juliette Noel, Toussaint and his wife opened their home as an orphanage, employment bureau, and a refuge for travelers. He also contributed funds and helped raise money to build Saint Patrick's Cathedral on Mulberry Street. He was considered "one of the leading black New Yorkers of his day."

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Nov 23, 202023:59
God Loved Us First - Daily Mental Prayer
Nov 23, 202011:46
Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 003 - AD 50 to AD 70
Nov 22, 202059:31
God be Merciful - Daily Mental Prayer
Nov 20, 202013:16
Who was Servant of God Julia Greeley? (A Black History Biography)

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.

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Nov 20, 202008:57
Who was Thomas Wyatt Turner? (A Black History Biography)

Who was Thomas Wyatt Turner? (A Black History Biography)

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.

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Nov 18, 202016:07
God Works for the Good - Daily Mental Prayer
Nov 18, 202014:07
Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 002 - AD 25 - AD 50

Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep. 002 - AD 25 - 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...

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Nov 17, 202039:55
Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep 001 - Introduction

Timeline of the Catholic Church Ep 001 - Introduction

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's oldest continuously functioning international institution."[2] This article covers a period of just under two thousand years Over time, schisms have disrupted the unity of Christianity. The major divisions occurred in c.144 with Marcionism,[3] 318 with Arianism, 451 with the Oriental Orthodox, 1054 to 1449 (see East-West Schism) during which time the Orthodox Churches of the East parted ways with the Western Church over doctrinal issues (see the filioque) and papal primacy, and in 1517 with the Protestant Reformation, of which there were many divisions, resulting in over 200 denominations. This Church has been the driving force behind some of the major events of world history including the Christianization of Western and Central Europe and Latin America, the spreading of literacy and the foundation of the universities, hospitals, the Western tradition of monasticism, the development of art and music, literature, architecture, contributions to the scientific method, just war theory and trial by jury. It has played a powerful role in global affairs, including the Reconquista, the Crusades, the Inquisition, the Investiture Controversy, the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire, and the Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe in the late 20th century.

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Nov 17, 202017:44
Seek First His Kingdom - Daily Mental Prayer

Seek First His Kingdom - Daily Mental Prayer

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Nov 17, 202013:52
Who is Daniel Rudd? A Biography

Who is Daniel Rudd? A Biography

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

Nov 17, 202018:47