Icon of St. Martin De Porres written by Britta Prinzivalli
Adam, Holly, and Javier talk with Aneesa Plumey in a powerful discussion about racism, suffering, and the dignity of all people. Make sure you listen all the way to the end for a special vocal prayer by Adam.
“It’s my face man I didn’t do nothing serious man please please please I can’t breathe please man please somebody please man I can’t breathe I can’t breathe Please (Inaudible) man can’t breathe, my face just get up I can’t breathe please (inaudible) I can’t breathe sh*t I will I can’t move mama mama I can’t my knee my n*ts I’m through I’m through I’m claustrophobic my stomach hurt my neck hurts everything hurts some water or something please please I can’t breathe officer don’t kill me they gon’ kill me man come on man I cannot breathe I cannot breathe they gon’ kill me they gon’ kill me I can’t breathe I can’t breathe please sir please please please I can’t breathe”
Host of Redeemer, Contributor at Enkindle: Family Scripture Reflections
Adam holds a Masters in Catechetics and Evangelization from Franciscan University. He is a certified spiritual director steeped in Ignatian spirituality. Both he and his wife serve as Directors of the Marian Servants of the Redeemer, a public association of the Christian faithful, living out Marian virtue, as well as serving as Liaisons to the charismatic renewal for the archdiocese of Baltimore. Adam is a council member for Pentecost Today USA. In his spare time, he works a full time job as Director of Operations at St John the Evangelist Church, Severna Park.
Holly Novotny is a convert to the Catholic faith and a wife and mother. A Lifetime Marian Servant, Holly embraces a Rule of Life focused on holiness, obedience, and humble service. As a graduate of the Cenacle School of Spirituality, in affiliation with Franciscan University of Steubenville, she holds a Certificate of Spiritual Direction and accompanies others in their spiritual journey and through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Aneesa Plumey is a former youth pastor, has worked behind the scenes at local ministries for the homeless for five years, has served on the board of a local Trail Life troop, and works at The Lamb of God School.
Thank you for this honest discussion. I think it’s so important that we all be more aware and recognize our own indifference or ignorance so we can make real change. Listening to George Floyd’s words was heart wrenching. We ARE ALL the body of Christ!!!
Amen to you all. Beautiful message and let all of us treat and love each other in the image and likeness of the Lord. Blessed Mother intercede to heal our anger, pain and battles.
Thank you for this honest discussion. I think it’s so important that we all be more aware and recognize our own indifference or ignorance so we can make real change. Listening to George Floyd’s words was heart wrenching. We ARE ALL the body of Christ!!!
Thanks for commenting Rose. Self-awareness is key! May we pray that our eyes are opened to our sin.
Amen to you all. Beautiful message and let all of us treat and love each other in the image and likeness of the Lord. Blessed Mother intercede to heal our anger, pain and battles.
Thanks! At least we know we can always ask for prayer from our Mother.