Black Faith Matters
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- The role of this documentary is to shed light on "one story" of the Black Catholic experience. An experience unknown to many in our church. An experience that, although unique, is relatable to the Black Catholic, specifically African American Catholic, experience throughout America. This film hopes to bring out the joy, pain and struggles that are faced in the Black Catholic community, specifically in the Treme area of New Orleans. This film also hopes to share the unique struggle found in youth and young adult ministry within the Black Catholic community. Whether through "America's Original Sin", classism, or various other social ills; we are witnessing this unique expression of our Catholic faith disappearing before our eyes.
Through the eyes of Dr. Ansel Augustine, the Psalm 119 Step Team (young adults that have performed with Dr. Augustine), Ms. Pearl Dupart, and Deacon Allen Stevens; we see how this experience of Black Catholicism is a "gift to the church" as Sr. Thea Bowman said to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Our prayer is that this documentary, and what flows from it, will be used as another resource for our communities to address racism within our church and to create bridges of hope and understanding so that we may all be one Body of Christ.
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I love this so much. This needs to be shared with literally every Catholic media network.
Thank you so much Monique ! God Bless you
So true
Yes!! Yes!!! Let us share❤🙏💙
As a Black Catholic, this is definitely part of my personal witness to my faith.
Thank you Dr. A for your work!
That is great to hear ! God Bless you
I remember the first time stepped in a Black Catholic church. I walked in and saw a statue of St. Peter Claver and a portrait of the Black Madonna. As a black man I was amazed. I didn't know about Black Catholic and grew up Pentecostal. I recognize all of the songs outside of the Mass parts. But nothing could prepare me for all of the "amens" and "hallelujahs" coming from the pews during the homily. I joined the Church the next year.
What an emotional story Doeboy ! God Bless you and we are glad that you are in a happy place
Welcome home my brother. I haven’t been to an African American Catholic mass except through Facebook, but I would like to visit.
Thank you for doing this. For speaking up. Like Dr. Augustine said, "True healing comes from getting uncomfortable." My prayer is that our Church dives deep deep into the uncomfortable.
It was a wonderful quote from Dr. Augustine, definitely one to live by! God Bless you
I absolutely love this! I live in NC, where it feels so rare to see other Black Catholics. This is a beautiful representation of our culture and the Church. It makes me want to visit NOLA even more.
We hope you make it out to NOLA someday ! God Bless you and thank you for your support
Yes I think on some level it’s why I left. So often I felt out of place. I can recall visiting ministries and being the only POC and it was so so uncomfortable.
Didn’t know Catholics still were around. I’ve only met a handful that were from the ww2 Generation. Especially with how people are nowadays
@@theresacolton644 Please come home to the Catholic Church. You’re part of our Catholic family.
@@Powerranger-le4up Aww thank you. I’m still thinking about it honestly. For me right now, it truly is about finding like minded people and a good church home. I’m in a small town and my church is here from my youth. Yet the dynamic of that church has changed drastically over the years while I was out of state. Many of the people I knew there are no longer there and a whole new group of people. So it doesn’t feel familiar any longer.
We just returned from New Orleans & were blessed to stay in Treme. We attended Mass last weekend. Now I carry you all in my heart.
Sandra that is wonderful, thank you for sharing that.
Ansel, As usual, you help us see the truth through the Truth. May God continue to bless your ministry with grace and strength. You are an inspiration to many and a beacon of hope to all. I am recommending this documentary to my Racial Harmony group and will show my high school students, as well. Thank you.
Thank you for your support and for sharing this video with others! God Bless you
Every time I get an opportunity to see Dr. Augustine speak, I take advantage of it. There are some awesome leaders of our Church who are Black, and I am grateful that this moment in history provides us the opportunity to point to their leadership and listen closely to their voices. May we be the Body of Christ. Thank you, Spirit Juice.
It is a trying time in the world today, but your comment is very encouraging and nice to receive ! Thank you Angela, God Bless and we hope it's a great week for you
Awesome documentary 💜🙏🏼 beautiful people made in Gods image prayers for faith in the struggle ...
Thank you very much Jen !
Beautiful, we are ALL made in the likeness and image of God.
AMEN! Very well said , God Bless Cathy
Thank you for making this and sharing it with the world. God bless you brothers and sisters in Christ.
It is our pleasure ! Thank you so much for the support, God Bless
Excellent documentary. Thank you for sharing this story. This is a much needed resource in our Catholic community. I stand with my Black Catholic family.
Dr. Ansel Augustine, THANK YOU! You have my heart and I gotcha back. "Tell it like it is..."🎶💗🙏
Thank you Jackie ! What a wonderful comment. God Bless you
You make me proud to be Catholic. God blesss the work!
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, Allan ! God Bless
Thank you for sharing to challenge all in our church to make us better.
God Bless, Mary !
Tiffany Martin 5:51 - all Black Catholics feel you. While visiting other parishes, we've endured the stares, the people sliding down the pews, or that awkward Sign of the Peace moment. Yet we stay because it's our Church too.
God Bless you V Figueroa
unfortunately it still goes on,Lakewood ca. trust me, we watch the mass on ewtn now, 😑
@@joeoleary6813 It’s important that you receive the Eucharist as well.
So love this!!! I always say, I was raised by CSsR but educated by SSND
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Thanks so much. This video is a huge help and resource for evangelising people from a variety of backgrounds to the Catholic faith. God bless you.
You're so welcome! This is also Spirit Juice's mission that is why we're really glad that we could help. God bless you always!
I'm also a Black Catholic. I grew up in a parish with 3 black families. But, we were treated equal, as far as I was concerned. However, as a young man, I went to the Black Catholic Congress. How powerful!!! I'll never forget it. That was about 40yrs ago.
Thank you for sharing that beautiful story to us thank you as well for your support Lepewhi.
Give us eyes to see each person as part of Your creation a part of Your call to redemption and participation in the divine life.
Very well said Hilde, God Bless
Seeing a black Catholic Church is so interesting to me. I grew up in a Baptist/non denominational churches in Canada in a very multicultural church . I’d never seen any black catholics until I reached well into my adulthood and knowing that it is possible makes my heart swell. Travelling around the world allowed me to see how diverse the Catholic Church is. Going to Australia showed me how accepting their churches were versus the experiences I had in my childhood in a progressive city.
Thank you for sharing this with the world. I would love to experience a service at a black Catholic Church because it fits me culturally with the hymns AND I would get to experience the rich traditions.
Maybe I’ll make it to NOLA someday.
We hope you make it to NOLA someday! God Bless you and thank you very much for such a wonderful comment.
Ah my heart, thank you for this. I cant lie, I am angry about the school being shut down - please let us know if there is anything we can do to help?
God with us man
You're most welcome! And thank you, for being open to help, we truly appreciate that! God bless us.
How sad that racism still exists but most troubling in the Catholic Church. We are all made in the image and likeness of God! We are the body of Christ. ✝
Truly, we totally agree. We're hoping that this film can help change that, even by a little bit.
This is beautiful! Thank you!
Glad you like it ! God Bless
Love the soulful music and flavors of the food. I bet celebration is just as colorful and deep. Sometimes I think the catholic church missed an opportunity in america. Especially in this part of america.
NOLA is an awesome place ! God Bless you, Walter
I only recently started learning about African American Catholics in 2020. I was looking for a way to respond to the sins of racism without violating my Catholic faith. Because I’m a white guy and didn’t really see a lot of African Americans in my community, I basically had to start from scratch. I ended up learning about six different African American Saints, but it was the story of Venerable Augustus Tolton that affected me the most. He went through so much to become a priest, but was able to live a holy life. I’ve since learned more about African American Catholic culture and have watched a couple of Masses via Facebook. I will admit that the way the Mass is conducted is a little different from what I’m used to, but I like it. I feel bad for how my African American brothers and sisters are being treated. I will do my best by praying for them.
Thank you for making such an effort, you are most kind and we really appreciate that! We will pray with you. God bless you.
I love this so much ⚜️ thank you
We are so glad to hear that Nico ! Thank you
Beautiful mini doc! Submit to festivals!
WOW! Thank you for this wonderful comment ! God Bless
I’m definitely sorry to hear and see this divide. I hate seeing the way there’s class and ethnic prejudices. The cool thing is that when the church is actually being the church, it’s one place the issue doesn’t doesn’t exist. As a “white” guy, one of my brothers of a another ethnicity once said, he hated all the talk about racism, because the truth is, there’s only one race. The human race. I look forward to Gods kingdom where people won’t make a problem out of skin culture and arbitrary cultural customs.
AMEN! Very well said Sychael ! We couldn't agree more. God Bless you
This is beautiful.
Thank you, Chelsea!
@@SpiritJuice your so welcome .
I love SPC! ❤️
Thank you Traboogie
thank you!
Anybody remember the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and Mother Katharine?
Maureen, we are glad you enjoyed this video !
amazing!
Thank you very much !
Salute!
Amen!
I love his Mom!
We do too ! God Bless
@@SpiritJuice I like when his mom says well what are you doing today her NOLA accent adorable.
I cried for a little bit of everything! I grew up on the west side of Indianapolis. Called Haughville. I got my first vaccines at Christamore House. My reading touter teacher in 3rd grade was teaching a 1st generation on father’s side, and lot’s of generations on my mother’s side. Latino American kid. At St. Anthony’s, known back when in school as All Saint’s. My life was black and white. And brown at home. In reality we all have Black American life in us. I love this video. Hope to see more. Especially the Catholic Church songs!! The Catholic Church isn’t perfect because we are sinners. But it is Holy because of Our Lord Jesus!!! It would be nice to see members of the choir on EWTN daily mass. God bless y’all. Viva Cristo Rey!!! 07/02/20.
Thank you so much for this nice comment Frank, we appreciate the support you show us ! God Bless you and your family
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Thank you for the heart Gracie
I ask your forgiveness for the injustices you endured because of skin color. We are all children of God, loved into existence, and worthy of our Lotd’s salvation. Let us all strive for unity as members of Christ’s body. God bless.
Thank you for that, that is very much appreciated.. God bless you too
Anyone know the song in the beginning?
I'll try to ask around and ask for this Emily.. Thanks for watching and God bless!
We are all God's children. And God has no color. Being marginalized is often base on color as well as economy. We should have images which reflect who we are ( I've never seen a blue-eyed Jesus, honest). See video by Father Joshua Johnson.
The discussion of education was in error...first African American school was started by St Katharine Drexel...a rich white lady who used her means to open schools...the Catholic faith is rich. God bless.
Thank you for sharing that Sharon and for supporting us that means a lot for us. May God Bless you.
Are the kids going to another catholic school?
Thanks for sharing, Chelsea! The students went in a few different directions based on where they live.
@@SpiritJuice ok cool thanks.
@@SpiritJuice welcome.
GOD created man in his image. No specific race. Catholic is a Greek word for universal. That means everyone.
Thank you for sharing that we appreciate the support God bless.
No more victimhood. It is universal brother and sisterhood. Maybe it’s different in New Orleans. We are all in the same ship. We are all sinners praying for Salvation but we cannot carry all the sins of the past we can only create our present reality. We are Americans first.
Very well said Mitchell, thank you and God Bless