LIVESIMPLY MESSAGE 20.10.24
October is Black History Month, a time each year when we are invited to learn more about and celebrate ‘the full complexity of Black heritage’.
The resource pack (blackhistorymonth.org.uk/black-history-month-resource-pack-2024/) highlights the huge achievements of black literary figures, scientists and innovators, activists and heroes and the important contributions they have made to society.
Perhaps we should also use this as an opportunity to learn more about our Catholic Black heritage.
Did you know that all of the following canonised saints, together with hundreds of others, came from Africa and have had a profound effect on the Church? St Augustine of Hippo, St Monica, St Josephine Bakhita, St Martin de Porres, St Peter Claver, SS Perpetua & Felicity, St Charles Lwanga, St Antony of the Desert, may they all pray for us.
