Miscellaneous
Colonialism! Catherine of Siena 2.0! Confusion on whether to refer to first peoples as "native," "Indian," or "aboriginal!"Kateri Tekakwitha (1656 – 1680) is the first Native American to be canonized. A young woman of Mohawk descent, her commitment to chastity, fasting, and penances earned her a reputation for holiness among the Jesuit missionaries and fellow converts with whom she lived. But the shadow of colonialism looms large...Guest: Paul Fotter (Instagram, blog)