From Slave to Priest: A Biography of the Reverend Augustine Tolton (1854 - 1897) : First Black American Priest of the United States Church Teachings

From Slave to Priest: A Biography of the Reverend Augustine Tolton (1854 - 1897) : First Black American Priest of the United States Church TeachingsWith the thorough scholarly research and inspirational writing by Sister Caroline Hemesath, the great legacy of this first black priest, and his courage in the face of incredible prejudice within the Church and society, will be a source of strength and hope for modern Christians who face persecution for their faith, especially black Catholics who still experience similar prejudices. In American history, many black people have achieved, against great

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Your daily life as well as your devotional life will be forever transformed by this unusual look at how lovingly God awaits us even in the smallest things

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dramatic tale of a great saint

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of thought and communication

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the role and importance of the family