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Kateri Tekakwitha: Mohawk Maiden

Name: Kateri Tekakwitha: Mohawk Maiden
Author: Evelyn M. Brown
ISBN: 9780898703801

by Evelyn M. Brown

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Overview

This is the inspiring story of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a holy young Indian woman, who was converted to Christianity by the French missionaries led by St. Isaac Joques during the 1600's.

This is the inspiring story of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a holy young Indian woman who was converted to Christianity by French missionaries during the 1600s. Ostracized from the Iroquois who had adopted her, Kateri lived as a single woman with deep faith, offering her sufferings and life to Christ. Affectionately known as "Lily of the Mohawks, " she was recently beatified by Pope John Paul II. Illustrated.

Synopsis

This is the inspiring story of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a holy young Indian woman, who was converted to Christianity by the French missionaries led by St. Isaac Joques during the 1600's.