Historic places are like people... They are an important part of the past yet can be overlooked, and undervalued.
Buildings are reminders of our history. When we tear them down, we can lose part of our story, our journey, and our growth!
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Dream it
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Courage
“I can see in the acorn the oak tree. I see the growth, the rebuilding, the restoring. I see that is the American psyche. There is so much we can draw understanding from. One of the lessons is the development of courage. Because without courage, you can't practice any of the other virtues consistently.”
Maya Angelou
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Vision
“It always seems impossible until it is done.”
Nelson Mandela
Interior demolition for safety
“They shall rebuild the ancient ruins, the former wastes they shall raise up
And restore the desolate cities, devastations of generation upon generation.”
Isaiah 61:4 NARBE
Teamwork
“The body of Christ, or the people that are the whole of humanity, are a team. The body is not supported by one person, but by all of us. We are one, we are strongest working together in unity. Teamwork is the key to living life in harmony, so that we can do God's will.”
1 Corinthians 12:14 NAB
Gifts found from the ruins
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8
Rebuilding
“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.”
Matthew 7:24
Foundation of Faith
“The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation.” St. Augustine
Religious articles have been buried and the building has been blessed by the
Most Reverend Erik T. Pohlmeier.
Concrete Plans
“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you… plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Structurally speaking
“The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little.”
1 Peter 5:10
Raising our spirits
“As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”
Joshua: 24:15
Thankful for the support!
For he broke down the gates of bronze and snapped the bars of iron. Psalm 107:16
Leaving YOUR mark
He said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:15
On September 1, 2023, the Sisters of St. Joseph, invited former students, friends, and neighbors to fortify the walls of St. Benedict with faith!
Some marked the walls with Scripture, Maxims, poems, and prayers. Many people remembered friends
and family members who attended St. Benedict the Moor with tribute messages.
Hope
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13
Sharing their vision . . .
On 8/16/2022, the Sisters of St. Joseph installed a sign showing an artist rendering of what St. Benedict the Moor School will look like once restored. Native plants, flowers and the oak trees will surround the grand Victorian wrap-around porch. The street parking will not be affected because a small parking area will be made available. The Sisters will celebrate the heritage of which St. Benedict the Moor was built through artwork, memorabilia, while restoring the pride and a spirit for which this community is known.
More updates to come . . .
