The Faithful Witness (YOF Special) - 01

An interview with Fr. Paulo Molinari, SJ on St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Welcome to our new program on the Year of Faith, THE FAITHFUL WITNESS, a series on the lives of Inspiring People and Witnesses of faith in the Catholic Church from around the world. These holy people lived their ordinary lives in extraordinary ways. They are examples of great holiness and virtue, and they invite us to follow their paths to holiness. Their unique stories inspire us to be rooted in our faith. God calls each one of us today to inspire our brothers and sisters and to be witnesses of our faith.
Today we shall listen to the Faithful witness of a young Native American maiden called Kateri Tekakwitha. She is known as the Lily of the Mohawks. She is one of the seven persons canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on 21^st October 2012 in St. Peter’s square in the Vatican. She is the first Native American woman to be venerated in the Roman Catholic Church. Her life and works help us to look at our lives from God’s perspective especially now when we are celebrating the Year of Faith.
Jesuit Father Paolo Molinari has been the Postulator for the canonization of Tekakwitha, working about half a century for this cause. He shared with Vatican Radio his experiences and inspirations. Fr Molinari by explaining the role of the postulator.
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Q. In the case of Kateri you were appointed…….
Q. So, you were appointed mainly because Kateri was from the Jesuit mission territory?
Q. She was an ordinary girl with extra ordinary grace. Can you tell us the story of Kateri Tekakwitha?
That was Jesuit Father Paulo Molinari, postulator for the cause of the canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha.By P.J. Joseph SJ
FRIDAY, 21 DECEMBER 2012