Table for Two

Many might ask, “What do you get out of saying the Rosary daily? And isn't it a form of vain repetition?” As Catholics many of us are used to judgments from others. As a result, many have turned away from the faith, feel shamed, or become stronger in their faith. “ Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted the prophets which were before you.” Matthew 5:10-12 I am not ashamed to say that saying the Rosary daily, preferably in the morning, has brought great joy to my life. I will admit that oftentimes when I hold the Rosary in my hand I think of Pope Pius IX, saying, “Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world.” That is such a powerful statement. Sometimes I don't b...

**REPOSTED*** African American women have always been a very spiritual people. We are, and can be, very unique in our spiritual practices. We have learned from our mothers, our grandmothers, great-grandmothers and aunts, how to have an active prayer life and how to direct our prayers accordingly. We have seen the tears of our mothers and grandmothers and even from women we do not know. We have seen the bond and support between friends who have loss a loved one or going through a particular issue. We have seen on many occasions how our African American sisters come together in a time of need. With everything that is going on in the world today. It is time for us to return to the prayers of our ancestors. As many of you will remember, our ancestors prayers were not always "loving" or "forgiving" prayers. Our ancestors prayers had a lot to do with what they truly felt in their hearts at that time. For those of you who are followers of the Bible, you have r...