Author George Yorkman, Jr.'s New Book 'Finger of God' is a Dramatic Interpretation of Historical Events Surrounding the Establishment of the Oblate Sisters of Providence
Recent release "Finger of God" from Page Publishing author George Yorkman, Jr. is a play in two acts dramatizing the formation of the first community of black sisters in America, ordained by the Pope in 1832. This inspiring story recounts the work of Elizabeth Lange, who came to Baltimore, Maryland from Santiago, Cuba, opened a tuition-free school for free students of color and made it possible for black women to heed the call to service in the Catholic Church.
PIKESVILLE, Md., September 11, 2019 (Newswire.com) - George Yorkman, Jr., a noted playwright and director residing in Maryland with his wife and son, has completed his new book “Finger of God”: a fascinating historical dramatization of one woman’s remarkable faith, courage and service to the Catholic Church and the city of Baltimore.
George writes, “This compelling story takes place in 1828 in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, 35 years before the Emancipation Proclamation. Although Maryland was a slave state, it was one of the few states that allowed free Catholic students of color to receive worship and teaching. The story is centered on Elizabeth Lange of Santiago de Cuba and her companions, who were refugees from San Dominique who fled a bloody massacre in their own country to later settle in Baltimore. Elizabeth Lange operated a free school by her own means at the time for the sole purpose of educating free students of color. This was the first of its kind. At this crucial time in history, and because slavery still existed, there were only a few places that black Catholics could worship, and one such place in Baltimore was Chapelle Base in the lower level chapel of St. Mary’s Seminary. It was in this moment in time, with the outstanding teaching of Elizabeth Lange and her companions, the two worlds of Elizabeth Lange and Father Joubert, a French priest, came together by the will of God to orchestrate the formation of the Oblate Sisters of Providence. The church’s first community of black nuns formed in the history of the Americas. This endeavor at first was met with a lot of opposition within the Catholic Church at the time, but the two faithful servants sent by God, Mother Mary Lange and Father Joubert, endured it all. This formation became authentic and ordained from the Pope in 1832. Mother Mary Lange became the founder of the Oblate Sisters of Providence. The story of the Oblate Sisters of Providence represents a true, historical place in American history.“
Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, George Yorkman, Jr.’s engrossing play is a riveting tale of courage, faith and service.
Readers who wish to experience this historical work can purchase “Finger of God” at bookstores everywhere or online on the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes & Noble.
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