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St. Bonaventure—St. Benedict the Moor Church, in New York, took a bold step in critically reflecting on the vision for Black Catholics, centered on the theme "Resurrection Power: Hope in the Struggle." Kicking off Holy Week, Prof./Evangel, Michael Howard from Loyola Marymount University delivered a powerful and inspiring presentation. He addressed the crucial topics muted during the recent National Black Catholic Congress XIII (NBCC XIII), igniting a much-needed conversation about faith, resilience, and community.

In this video, viewers will experience the prayers of the faithful, soulful inspirational gospel singing by Valimar Jansen and Visionary Voices and a panel that reflects on the wisdom from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sermon "Why Jesus Calls a Man a Fool?"

Vallimar Jansen uses her extraordinary gift of storytelling to prepare us to receive our Advent blessing like Elizabeth. When she met Mary, she rejoiced. This Advent, when we meet some whose life is in darkness, may our lives be filled with Joy to give to others.

In Luke's Gospel, John the Baptist preaches to the crowd. Everyone is inspired, and they all ask, "What shall we do?" On this third Sunday of Advent, the question is, "What are we doing in this Advent Season?

In Luke's gospel, we see John the Baptist accepting his call to ministry to prepare the way of the Lord. Evangel/Prof. Howard and Dr. ValiLimar Jansen reflect on the importance of leveling the mountains in our lives. Listen in on their conversation.

Professors Michael Howard and Layla Karst of Loyola Marymount University dive prayerfully into the Psalms for this Advent season, December 2024. Mystically and methodically, they inwardly explore the Psalms to encounter peace, hope, love, and joy to calm our exhausted souls from the storms of life. Come by here, Lord, we pray, as we welcome a new Church Season with Emmanuel for the greater glory of God.

Eat the Scroll Ministry maintains its tradition of contemplation during the Season of Advent. In this series of videos, Evangelist/Professor Michael Howard is accompanied by a special friend and guest, a fellow laborer in the vineyard, Dr. ValLimar Jansen, "A Fire With In." Together, they ponder the signs of the times.

Professor Michael Howard led an interactive presentation on the lives of contemporary prophets, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Sister Dr. Thea Bowman. This discussion featured Dr. Darnese Martin and Sister Laura Nettles, who shared their insights into the lives of these prophets. Get your popcorn or join a small group to share your thoughts on these wonderful individuals.

Loyola Marymount Univeristy's instructors, Dr. Kim Harris and Prof. Michael Howard discuse liturigical justice-making, a key componnet in the spirituality of Sr. Dr. Thea Bowman.