We Pray for the Knowledge, Wisdom and Truth

Let us remember we are in the holy presence of a loving God.

Yesterday, February 10th, was my nephews birthday. He turned 6 years old.  He had an epic party, that couldn’t be beat!
Shane received fantastic presents that were heartfelt from family members that know him well.  My sister’s immediate family, eat a dinner fit for Kings on a Monday night,
sang a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday, and dived into a delicious cake.  Today, February 11th, marks the 2nd school day of the original “Black History Week” which is
the origin of what is now recognized by the United States Federal Government, and has been since 1970, civilly commemorated as “Black History Month.”

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The historian Carter G. Woodson called for Black History Week to fall on the 2nd full week of February in order to coincide with the birthdays of the two most important black and white
Americans to impact the lives of black people in the United States of America.  The two men he identified in 1926 were Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln.  Abraham Lincoln as many of you may know was born February 12th, which is tomorrow.  We have no idea when Frederick Douglass was born… That is clear example of how dehumanizing slavery was and is.

Image result for frederick douglass childhood picturesAs a 6 year old Frederick had no birthday to be celebrated, he was self described as cold and hungry living as a slave on the eastern shore of Maryland.  Frederick Douglass believed himself to be born in the month of February in the year 1818.  As a free man he celebrated his birthday on February 14th, this Friday, which marks the start of our winter break! I’m sure he had many epic parties that couldn’t be beat.  Just like President Abraham Lincoln and my nephew Shane.

Let us pray.

This Black History month commemorated by the United States of America for its 50th year.  We pray for pray for the knowledge, wisdom and truth of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglas
and most importantly Jesus Christ to run through our veins.  We pray for all the Good that comes from their lived examples and we strive to model that Good in the world we build in the future.

Saint John Baptist de La Salle… Pray for Us

Live Jesus in Our Hearts… Forever

February 11, 2020 Morning Prayer: Mark Carty (Teacher)

We Offer Our Prayers, Our Praise, and Our Supplication

Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God.

Good Morning La Salle and De La Salle. Saturday, February 1st, marked the beginning of Black History Month. 

Here at La Salle Academy we will be remembering and honoring the black people that have paved the road for the society in which we live in today. Those brave men and women that have stood up to adversity despite all odds being against them. Black History Month is more than a focus on Blacks in America. It is an introspective moment set aside to understand basic human empathy and a reminder of the struggles that are met in the journey to achieving universal rights for all people, regardless of their innate characteristics. We want to honor overcoming these struggles as well as the strong vibrancy of a people whose achievements have contributed to help build this society. 

Langston Hughes is one of those people who stood up to adversity… He is an American poet, playwright, columnist, social activist and novelist. These are his words entitled “I Too”.

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.

They send me to eat in the kitchen

When company comes,

But I laugh,

And eat

And I eat well,

And grow strong.

So that Tomorrow,

I’ll be at the table

When company comes.

Nobody’ll Say to me,

“Eat in the kitchen,”

Then.

Besides,

They’ll see how beautiful I am

And be ashamed—

I, too, am America.

 

Let Us Pray

Dear God,

We bring ourselves into your presence. To you, we offer our prayers, our praise, and our supplications. This month, we celebrate Black History Month and honor the culture of our brothers and sisters. We remember the legacy of those who came before us who not only paved the way but carried the bricks on broken backs that then built that road. We remember the songs, stories, and fiery hope of old men and little girls, granny midwives and marvelous musicians, great orators and leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. God, help us to value diversity beyond variety. Help us remember that Black History is a part of American History. Help us value diversity with a vision for a progressive future that acknowledges our strength together as well as the power, creativity, ideas, and part that we all bring when we are all welcome to come to the table and taste and see that the Lord is good.

 

Saint John Baptist de La Salle — Pray for Us

Live Jesus in Our Hearts — Forever!

Padre Shabani – student, morning prayer February 3, 2020