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Father Peter Cholenic, a priest who knew Kateri well, said this of her, "her eyes, her gestures, her words were filled with divine love. If one were with her, it did not take long to be touched by it, and to be warmed with this heavenly fire."

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The statue/sculpture on the left portrays Saint Kateri. “Kateri Tekakwitha (1656–1680) who was the first North American Indian to be beatified, and was canonized in October 2012. She was an Algonquian-Mohawk woman of New York State. At an early age, she converted to Christianity. The statue was created by Estella Loretto, a sculptor from the nearby Jemez Pueblo, and installed in August 2003. A plaque noting Kateri's canonization was added in October 2012. On the right is a view through a blooming tree in Cathedral Park to the street and buildings beyond. Cathedral Par is adjacent to the Cathedral on the North side. ・・・ #SaintKateri #SaintKateriTekakwitha #NativeAmerican #CathedralPark #SantaFeNewMexico #SantaFe #NewMexico #PhotosByJeriRae (at Santa Fe, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/COyR5p3LsCq/?igshid=1ttsyab03vio3

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Let us strive to know the LORD; He will come to us like the rain, like spring rain that waters the earth.

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A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.

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This Earth Day, consider creating and registering a Saint Kateri Habitat! A Saint Kateri Habitat is a property that includes native plants, places of prayer, gardens, spaces left wild, and more! Together we can restore biodiversity and help others connect to God through nature. Watch this video to learn more!

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Lent with the Saints

Spend Lent with the saints this year, with the aid of our downloadable handout featuring 40 holy men and women. Let their lives inspire you to courage, service,

"Disfigured by the smallpox that killed her father and mother, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha became the first Native American to be canonized. Try to look beyond appearances to see the goodness in every person."

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“St. Francis asked that part of the friary garden always be left untouched, so that wild flowers and herbs could grow there, and those who saw them could raise their minds to God, the Creator of such beauty.” #LaudatoSi

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One of our Saint Kateri Habitats, a small suburban yard on eastern Long Island, is full of turkeys! They're making daily appearances this winter.