paths of Kateri's kin, The
Book Description
For thousands of Native American Catholics today, the spiritual journey involves navigating between two profound traditions that have shaped their identity for centuries. This comprehensive exploration reveals how Catholic and Indigenous ways of knowing have intertwined across North America, creating a unique spiritual landscape that continues to evolve.
Beginning with the French missionary encounters of the early 1600s and extending through contemporary Native Catholic communities, this work traces the remarkable dynamic between these two spiritual worlds. At its heart stands the story of Kateri Tekakwitha, the seventeenth-century Mohawk convert whose life has become a powerful symbol of cultural and spiritual integration for modern Indigenous Catholics who see their own struggles and triumphs reflected in her path.
Rather than viewing this as a story of simple conversion or cultural loss, the book illuminates the complex ways Native peoples have woven Catholic practices into their existing spiritual frameworks across diverse tribal settings. The focus remains firmly on the lived experiences of contemporary Native American Catholics, examining how they maintain their spiritual practices and navigate their dual heritage in the modern world.
This interdisciplinary study offers readers insight into nearly five centuries of spiritual adaptation and resilience, revealing how faith communities can honor multiple traditions while creating something entirely new. For anyone interested in the intersection of spirituality and culture, this work provides a window into one of America's most enduring spiritual syntheses.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~11 hours)
📄 Length: 392 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Indians of North America
- ✓ Explore Christianisme et culture
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore Indians of north america, missions
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Christianity and culture
- ✓ Explore Histoire
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
