The first panel shows a portrait of Thea Bowman, whose cause for canonization is underway. It’s probably no coincidence that Marrin is highlighting her during Black History Month. Use a search engine to find written materials, videos, her Wikipedia entry, etc. Here’s an excerpt from her religious congregation:
Born Dec. 29, 1937, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, Thea Bowman was reared as a Protestant until at age nine when she asked her parents if she could become a Catholic. Gifted with a brilliant mind, beautiful voice and a dynamic personality, Sister Thea shared the message of God’s love through a teaching career. After 16 years of teaching, at the elementary, secondary and university level, she was invited by the bishop of Jackson, Mississippi, to become the consultant for intercultural awareness. In that role Sister Thea, an African American, gave presentations across the country; lively gatherings that combined singing, gospel preaching, prayer and storytelling. She encouraged people to communicate with one another so that they could understand other cultures and races.
In 1984, Sister Thea was diagnosed with breast cancer. She prayed “to live until I die.” Her prayer was answered, and Thea continued her gatherings seated in a wheelchair. In 1989, the U.S. bishops invited her to be a key speaker at their conference on Black Catholics. At the end of the meeting, at Thea’s invitation, the bishops stood and sang “We Shall Overcome” with gusto. Thea lived a full life. She fought evil, especially prejudice, suspicion, hatred and things that drive people apart. She fought for God and God’s people until her death in 1990.
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The first panel shows a portrait of Thea Bowman, whose cause for canonization is underway. It’s probably no coincidence that Marrin is highlighting her during Black History Month. Use a search engine to find written materials, videos, her Wikipedia entry, etc. Here’s an excerpt from her religious congregation:
Born Dec. 29, 1937, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, Thea Bowman was reared as a Protestant until at age nine when she asked her parents if she could become a Catholic. Gifted with a brilliant mind, beautiful voice and a dynamic personality, Sister Thea shared the message of God’s love through a teaching career. After 16 years of teaching, at the elementary, secondary and university level, she was invited by the bishop of Jackson, Mississippi, to become the consultant for intercultural awareness. In that role Sister Thea, an African American, gave presentations across the country; lively gatherings that combined singing, gospel preaching, prayer and storytelling. She encouraged people to communicate with one another so that they could understand other cultures and races.
In 1984, Sister Thea was diagnosed with breast cancer. She prayed “to live until I die.” Her prayer was answered, and Thea continued her gatherings seated in a wheelchair. In 1989, the U.S. bishops invited her to be a key speaker at their conference on Black Catholics. At the end of the meeting, at Thea’s invitation, the bishops stood and sang “We Shall Overcome” with gusto. Thea lived a full life. She fought evil, especially prejudice, suspicion, hatred and things that drive people apart. She fought for God and God’s people until her death in 1990.