Kaia’tanó:ron – Blessed
Kateri Tekakwitha
Gah-deh-lee   Deh-gah-quee-tah

Flower of the Algonguins – Lily of the Mohawks
1656-1680
Feast Day
July 14 in the United States

Blessed Kateri, you are revered as the mystic of the American wilderness. Though orphaned at the age of four, and left with a scarred face and damaged eyesight from illness, you were esteemed among the Mohawk tribe. When you asked to be baptized a Christian, you subjected yourself to abuse by your people and were forced to run away. You endured many trials but still flowered in prayer and holiness, dedicating yourself totally to Christ. I ask you to be my spiritual guide along my journey through life. Through your intercession, I pray that I may always be loyal to my faith in all things. Amen.