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Daughter of a Christian Algonquin woman captured by Iroquois and married to a non-Christian Mohawk chief. Orphaned during a smallpox epidemic, which left her with a scarred face and impaired eyesight. Converted and baptized in 1676 by Father Jacques de Lamberville, a Jesuit missionary. Shunned and abused by relatives for her faith. Escaped through 200 miles of wilderness to the Christian Native American village of Sault-Sainte-Marie. Took a vow of chastity in 1679. Known for spirituality and austere lifestyle. Miracle worker. Her grave became a pilgrimage site and place of miracles for Christian Native Americans and French colonists. First Native American proposed for canonization, her cause was started in 1884 under Pope Leo XIII. The Tekakwitha Conference, an international association of Native American Catholics and those in ministry with them, was named for her.
July 14
Naturally, I AM completely devoted to God.
I AM vocal about my Faith 'to' and 'in' God.
I have Faith that the "I AM" presence within me, is God speaking to me.
My Faith moves mountains every single day.
God has Faith in me to carry through on the passion that He placed in my heart.
I AM successful because 'I' have Faith in me.
My Faith is the foundation of my Life and I live my Life according to my Faith in God.
I AM faithful to myself and others.
Faith is the cornerstone of my Life.
My Faith guides, dictates and defines my Good living.
Father, I do believe that things happen for a reason and even though there is mystery surrounding that statement, my actions and reactions can be demanding in my search for answers, especially during a conversation that is controversial. Sometimes I get angry and confrontational when I don't get it; whatever 'it' is. Please help me to remain calm and opening to hearing what I need to hear. When I read the Scripture below and see how Jesus stayed calm during times of being confronted, He simply stood in the question and never veered off the question mark. He remained, answered directly and never changed channels in the middle of the conversation. He stayed with the question. I am so grateful that You gave us Your Son Jesus to help us understand how to handle controversary. I pray for your Divine Assistance to give me the wisdom to accept and appreciate all the mysteries of Life.
Through Jesus Christ's Precious, Pure and Holy name I pray. - Amen
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