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First of all, I would like to remind all non-Catholic visitors that this specific forum is a faith group and safe haven for liberal Catholics, therefore, teaching against or arguing about their beliefs isn't allowed in this forum. Secondly, the sole purpose of this thread is to remember and honor our ancestors. It isn't a debate thread to post arguments against another person's ancestors or to publicly criticize or chastise these ancestors. This is a remembrance thread. It is meant to be respectful.
For my Catholic friends and regular guests in The Lord's Table faith forum, this thread is for you to share stories, videos or pictures about your own ancestors. I thought of this idea this morning after spending yesterday, which for me was Indigenous Peoples' Day, remembering my own ancestors and other Native American ancestors. So, I thought I would offer you this opportunity to do the same, to remember and to reflect upon your own ancestors. It would be alright with me if you wanted to share stories to remember a loved one who has recently passed too. I would like to hear the stories.
I'll start. On Indigenous Peoples' Day, I had quiet time to remember my own ancestors. I have ancestors from both the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations. I spent time in prayer and I also burnt sage to smudge while I prayed. My customary tradition on this day includes watching a specific movie or program that documents or accurately portrays what my ancestors went through in this country or the struggles Native Americans are still experiencing today. I chose the latter last year because it was during the time of the fight against DAPL in Standing Rock. My usual preference for programs is one of these three videos: Into the West, Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee or the documentary 500 Nations.
I chose the first video of Into the West last night. I have a soft spot for this mini-series because I've personally spoken to three of the Native Americans who are in it. One of the Native Americans who was in the Sand Creek scene use to live a few miles from me. For those of you who aren't familiar with this particular television series, here is its trailer. It was a mini-series on TNT back in 2005.
In conclusion, I would like to share one of my favorite songs here with you. It's called All My Relations and it is sung by Ulali. I have shared this song before, but it has been a while. I'm looking forward to reading your stories about your own ancestors, if you choose to share. Many blessings to you.
I hope you will listen to this song because it has an encouraging message.
For my Catholic friends and regular guests in The Lord's Table faith forum, this thread is for you to share stories, videos or pictures about your own ancestors. I thought of this idea this morning after spending yesterday, which for me was Indigenous Peoples' Day, remembering my own ancestors and other Native American ancestors. So, I thought I would offer you this opportunity to do the same, to remember and to reflect upon your own ancestors. It would be alright with me if you wanted to share stories to remember a loved one who has recently passed too. I would like to hear the stories.
I'll start. On Indigenous Peoples' Day, I had quiet time to remember my own ancestors. I have ancestors from both the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations. I spent time in prayer and I also burnt sage to smudge while I prayed. My customary tradition on this day includes watching a specific movie or program that documents or accurately portrays what my ancestors went through in this country or the struggles Native Americans are still experiencing today. I chose the latter last year because it was during the time of the fight against DAPL in Standing Rock. My usual preference for programs is one of these three videos: Into the West, Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee or the documentary 500 Nations.
I chose the first video of Into the West last night. I have a soft spot for this mini-series because I've personally spoken to three of the Native Americans who are in it. One of the Native Americans who was in the Sand Creek scene use to live a few miles from me. For those of you who aren't familiar with this particular television series, here is its trailer. It was a mini-series on TNT back in 2005.
In conclusion, I would like to share one of my favorite songs here with you. It's called All My Relations and it is sung by Ulali. I have shared this song before, but it has been a while. I'm looking forward to reading your stories about your own ancestors, if you choose to share. Many blessings to you.
I hope you will listen to this song because it has an encouraging message.
