Black Catholic saints
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August 28th – Saint of the Day: Saint Moses the Ethiopian (Moses the Black), Monk & Priest
He swam the Nile with a sword in his teeth to kill a shepherd’s sheep over a barking dog. 🗡️🌊 He was a slave, a thief, a gang leader, and probably a killer. Today the Church calls him a saint.… Continue reading
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April 4th – Saint of the Day: Saint Benedict the Moor, Franciscan Lay Brother
An African Franciscan lay brother who could not read or write became the spiritual guide of priests, friars, and countless souls. 🔥 Saint Benedict the Moor was born to enslaved parents. He endured prejudice and mockery, worked in humble service,… Continue reading
Holy Manna! 