# St. Kateri Tekakwitha Part 2

An episode of [Saints Alive Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1598392451), 14 Jul 2026, 12 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1882754/episodes/19459661-st-kateri-tekakwitha-part-2.mp3

Come along for a snowy ride to school as Paul learns crutches aren’t as glamorous as he hoped. Mia takes the lead, retelling Saint Kateri’s story and then leaves everyone hanging for tomorrow’s next chapter. Today’s episode is a special public release from the Hallow exclusive Lenten series for families: The Miracle Hunters! Access the full challenge on Hallow! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find out more about Saints Alive at our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

## Transcript

[0:01] SPEAKER_01: Welcome back.
[0:03] SPEAKER_01: When we last left off, Paul had hurt his ankle at practice and learned about Saint Katiri.
[0:09] SPEAKER_01: Let's see what he's up to.
[0:18] SPEAKER_07: Here, Paul, let me get the door for you.
[0:21] SPEAKER_08: Thanks.
[0:22] SPEAKER_08: These crutches are less glamorous than I thought.
[0:24] SPEAKER_08: You know, I always wanted crutches as a kid, you know, to get attention, but now they're just a pain.
[0:32] SPEAKER_08: Ugh.
[0:34] SPEAKER_07: Hey, Paul.
[0:35] SPEAKER_07: Hi, Mia.
[0:36] SPEAKER_07: Good morning.
[0:37] SPEAKER_07: Hi, Mrs.
[0:37] SPEAKER_07: Bremley.
[0:38] SPEAKER_07: Thanks for the ride.
[0:39] SPEAKER_07: Of course.
[0:40] SPEAKER_08: Hey guys.
[0:41] SPEAKER_07: Morning, shuffs.
[0:43] SPEAKER_08: Uh, how's the ankle, Paul?
[0:46] SPEAKER_08: Mark said you took a really hard fall.
[0:50] SPEAKER_08: It hurts, but hopefully I'm fine.
[0:53] SPEAKER_08: I have a doctor's appointment later today.
[0:55] SPEAKER_09: Wait, wait, wait.
[0:56] SPEAKER_09: So you won't be at practice?
[0:58] SPEAKER_08: No.
[0:59] SPEAKER_09: Oh.
[1:00] SPEAKER_08: Actually, Brad, could I borrow that book again?
[1:02] SPEAKER_08: The Thing Itary one?
[1:04] SPEAKER_08: It's really good.
[1:05] SPEAKER_08: I thought it might keep me entertained at my appointment.
[1:08] SPEAKER_09: Oh.
[1:09] SPEAKER_09: That book?
[1:11] SPEAKER_09: That book was um mistakenly left at the gym.
[1:17] SPEAKER_09: Along with my backpack.
[1:19] SPEAKER_09: And yesterday's lunch.
[1:21] SPEAKER_09: Uh Brad.
[1:22] SPEAKER_09: Hey, listen.
[1:24] SPEAKER_09: I was distracted by my injured friend over here.
[1:28] SPEAKER_06: Okay, just make sure you get it today.
[1:30] SPEAKER_09: Don't worry, I will.
[1:31] SPEAKER_09: Uh, I'll remind him.
[1:33] SPEAKER_08: Hey, do you guys know what happens after the part where Katiri meets the missionaries for the first time?
[1:37] SPEAKER_07: I do.
[1:38] SPEAKER_07: I can keep telling her story on the way to school if you guys want.
[1:41] SPEAKER_07: Oh, that would be great.
[1:43] SPEAKER_08: Wait, Mia, you know about Saint Katiri.
[1:46] SPEAKER_07: Yes, she is one of my favorite saints.
[1:49] SPEAKER_07: You didn't know that?
[1:50] SPEAKER_07: No.
[1:50] SPEAKER_07: Well, anyway, so after Saint Katiri met the Black Robes.
[1:59] SPEAKER_01: Several years came and went after the Black Robes first visited the tribe, and to Tekaweta's joy, the missionary priests were able to set up a permanent camp in her village.
[2:12] SPEAKER_00: Tekawita, will you join me again today visiting Orenda?
[2:17] SPEAKER_06: I was just on my way there, Father.
[2:19] SPEAKER_00: Perfect.
[2:19] SPEAKER_00: We will go together.
[2:21] SPEAKER_00: You seem to be fond of caring for the villagers.
[2:24] SPEAKER_06: I am.
[2:25] SPEAKER_06: Somehow it gives me peace to try and help.
[2:29] SPEAKER_06: Though it is hard to watch them suffer.
[2:33] SPEAKER_06: Especially Orenda.
[2:35] SPEAKER_00: It is a mystery, my child.
[2:38] SPEAKER_00: As all suffering is.
[2:40] SPEAKER_00: But we must believe that their illness is not for death, but for the glory of God.
[2:46] SPEAKER_06: I don't understand.
[2:48] SPEAKER_00: Here.
[2:49] SPEAKER_00: Look at his crucifix.
[2:51] SPEAKER_00: Jesus himself suffered great pain and persecution too.
[2:56] SPEAKER_00: Even to the point of death.
[2:59] SPEAKER_00: He is with us in our suffering.
[3:01] SPEAKER_06: But why would he do that?
[3:03] SPEAKER_00: Because he loves you.
[3:05] SPEAKER_00: Because there is nothing Jesus would not do.
[3:08] SPEAKER_00: Nothing that he would not give or endure.
[3:11] SPEAKER_00: Just to be with you forever in heaven.
[3:15] SPEAKER_00: Come, let us see how our friend is doing.
[3:20] SPEAKER_06: How are you feeling, Orenda?
[3:24] SPEAKER_09: I fear I am too weak to be worthy of your kindness.
[3:30] SPEAKER_09: Do not waste your time on an old widow like me.
[3:35] SPEAKER_00: To love is never a waste.
[3:38] SPEAKER_00: And besides, it is not our strength that makes us worthy.
[3:43] SPEAKER_00: It is God's love for us that gives us dignity.
[3:49] SPEAKER_01: Though Tekawitha was filled with wonder and peace as she learned more about Christianity, certain members of her tribe were far from embracing this foreign faith.
[4:01] SPEAKER_01: Not so fast, young lady.
[4:04] SPEAKER_03: Where have you been?
[4:07] SPEAKER_03: It is already quite late.
[4:09] SPEAKER_06: Um I was You will look at me when you speak.
[4:13] SPEAKER_06: I was with the Black Robes Uncle.
[4:16] SPEAKER_06: They had a special service at the chapel, and I thought it would be alright if you another word.
[4:23] SPEAKER_03: You must not spend time with them.
[4:25] SPEAKER_03: They do not understand our way of life.
[4:29] SPEAKER_03: They will make a fool of you.
[4:32] SPEAKER_03: Is that what you want?
[4:34] SPEAKER_04: To cause scandal for the family of the mighty village chief.
[4:38] SPEAKER_06: No, Uncle.
[4:40] SPEAKER_04: There are more pressing matters to concern ourselves with.
[4:43] SPEAKER_04: You have chores to do, vegetables to harvest, and it is time to settle down.
[4:51] SPEAKER_06: What do you mean?
[4:53] SPEAKER_03: You know very well what I mean.
[4:56] SPEAKER_03: It is time you accepted an offer in marriage.
[4:59] SPEAKER_06: But, Uncle, you know I do not wish to marry.
[5:02] SPEAKER_03: All I know is that you have lived under my roof, free of charge for years, and that you will do as I say.
[5:12] SPEAKER_06: But I am much too young.
[5:13] SPEAKER_03: On the contrary, Takomitha, a girl of your age has no excuse.
[5:19] SPEAKER_06: Then perhaps I could have a bit more time to think over my prospects.
[5:26] SPEAKER_03: Oh very well.
[5:29] SPEAKER_03: If you must.
[5:31] SPEAKER_03: But mark my words.
[5:33] SPEAKER_03: By the next moon, you shall be wed.
[5:44] SPEAKER_05: What about Hayawatha?
[5:47] SPEAKER_05: He is an excellent hunter.
[5:49] SPEAKER_05: A big, strong man.
[5:50] SPEAKER_06: What an even bigger appetite.
[5:52] SPEAKER_06: I could never cook enough to satisfy him.
[5:55] SPEAKER_05: Fair point.
[5:58] SPEAKER_05: Well, all right, maybe Atenati.
[6:01] SPEAKER_05: He is rather handsome.
[6:02] SPEAKER_06: That man dances at festivals more than I ever danced my whole life.
[6:07] SPEAKER_06: Perhaps not.
[6:10] SPEAKER_05: But you might consider Ganitzgare.
[6:12] SPEAKER_05: His father is another chief.
[6:13] SPEAKER_05: He would provide well for you.
[6:15] SPEAKER_06: But what do we possibly have in common?
[6:17] SPEAKER_05: Why am I beginning to think that you will have a reason not to marry any of the men in our tribe?
[6:24] SPEAKER_06: I'm so sorry.
[6:26] SPEAKER_06: It's just that I really don't desire marriage.
[6:30] SPEAKER_06: If I am honest, I long to spend my days with the black robes.
[6:35] SPEAKER_06: In peace, in purity, in quiet work at prayer.
[6:39] SPEAKER_06: Dakota!
[6:41] SPEAKER_05: That is unacceptable.
[6:44] SPEAKER_05: If your uncle heard the way you speak.
[6:46] SPEAKER_06: I do not mean to disrespect him or to upset you, but I cannot ignore God's call in my heart.
[6:53] SPEAKER_05: I don't want to hear another word of this.
[6:54] SPEAKER_05: Do you understand?
[6:55] SPEAKER_06: Yes, Auntie.
[7:04] SPEAKER_01: Over the course of the next few weeks, Tekowitha successfully evaded any more talk of marriage.
[7:10] SPEAKER_01: Her aunt and uncle, however, growing weary of her constant refusals, hatched a plan of their own.
[7:17] SPEAKER_01: And you think this will work?
[7:19] SPEAKER_05: I am certain.
[7:20] SPEAKER_05: I have spoken to Gonetskari's family, and it is all arranged.
[7:23] SPEAKER_05: He is on his way.
[7:24] SPEAKER_05: And he knows to approach Takawitha and sit next to her on her mat.
[7:30] SPEAKER_05: Yes, I have instructed him in all the customary etiquette of a Niroquois proposal.
[7:35] SPEAKER_05: Takawitha will not expect it in the least.
[7:38] SPEAKER_03: And so she will be forced to accept his offer.
[7:42] SPEAKER_05: Exactly.
[7:43] SPEAKER_05: And then we can finally rest easy and know that we will be provided for in our old age.
[7:48] SPEAKER_05: Shh, here he comes now.
[7:52] SPEAKER_08: Sago, Takawitha.
[7:54] SPEAKER_06: Got it's gurry.
[7:55] SPEAKER_06: But how did you what are you doing here?
[7:58] SPEAKER_02: Very funny, Takoetha.
[8:00] SPEAKER_02: Surely you must know why I'm here.
[8:04] SPEAKER_06: Um unfortunately, I've never been good at guessing games.
[8:08] SPEAKER_06: Can you give me a hint?
[8:09] SPEAKER_06: Well, I have long admired you.
[8:13] SPEAKER_06: Interesting.
[8:15] SPEAKER_06: And now I've come to make you my wife.
[8:18] SPEAKER_06: Your wife?
[8:20] SPEAKER_06: Fascinating.
[8:21] SPEAKER_06: Now, hypothetically speaking, I'm wondering what happens when a man has a certain idea, and maybe the woman wasn't actually fond of that idea.
[8:32] SPEAKER_09: Huh.
[8:33] SPEAKER_09: That is a good question.
[8:40] SPEAKER_06: Well, I'm not sure how to say this, but I'm the woman and us getting married is the idea.
[8:47] SPEAKER_03: I'm not exactly following.
[8:54] SPEAKER_03: You must forgive my niece.
[8:57] SPEAKER_03: That's enough fun and games, Takawita.
[9:01] SPEAKER_03: Remember our little promise.
[9:03] SPEAKER_04: Tonight is the full moon.
[9:05] SPEAKER_04: Oh yeah!
[9:06] SPEAKER_06: No wonder it's so bright! No, no, no, no, no.
[9:11] SPEAKER_06: You you tricked me! You're trying to force my hand!
[9:15] SPEAKER_05: Oh, do not be dramatic, Takawitha!
[9:18] SPEAKER_06: No! My answer is no.
[9:20] SPEAKER_04: You are a disgrace and utter embarrassment! How dare you refuse! Is this what we get for taking you in?
[9:34] SPEAKER_06: I do not wish to hurt you or be ungrateful, but I cannot marry Guinness Gary, for my heart belongs to someone else.
[9:44] SPEAKER_02: Oh okay.
[9:46] SPEAKER_02: I I get it now.
[9:48] SPEAKER_06: Um to the Lord whom I love.
[9:53] SPEAKER_03: Oh.
[9:54] SPEAKER_03: Nope.
[9:55] SPEAKER_03: Did not see that coming.
[9:57] SPEAKER_03: Then you are no longer any daughter of mine.
[10:01] SPEAKER_03: Ow!
[10:03] SPEAKER_04: Ow.
[10:09] SPEAKER_02: That even if you are sick and suffering, even if I seem far away, or if you feel all alone in the world, you will remember that Jesus is with you.
[10:21] SPEAKER_02: Always.
[10:28] SPEAKER_06: Okay, Lord.
[10:29] SPEAKER_06: Okay.
[10:30] SPEAKER_06: I will follow you.
[10:32] SPEAKER_06: Please show me the way.
[10:37] SPEAKER_07: And that is where I will end for today.
[10:40] SPEAKER_08: Wait, I want to know what happens.
[10:42] SPEAKER_07: You will, but you just have to wait.
[10:44] SPEAKER_09: Patience is a virtue, dear chap.
[10:47] SPEAKER_08: What is with the accents today, Brad?
[10:50] SPEAKER_09: Oh, you didn't hear?
[10:51] SPEAKER_09: Mrs.
[10:51] SPEAKER_09: O'Connell is doing Peter Pan for the spring play.
[10:54] SPEAKER_08: But no one has English accents in that play.
[10:56] SPEAKER_09: Yeah?
[10:57] SPEAKER_09: Not until Brad Brumley gets cast as a lead.
[11:03] SPEAKER_08: Alright, you four.
[11:04] SPEAKER_08: Have a good day at school.
[11:06] SPEAKER_08: Praying your ankle feels better, Paul.
[11:08] SPEAKER_08: Thanks, Mrs.
[11:09] SPEAKER_08: Brumley.
[11:10] SPEAKER_07: Bye, Mom.
[11:10] SPEAKER_07: Bye, Mrs.
[11:11] SPEAKER_07: Brumley.
[11:11] SPEAKER_07: Thank you.
[11:12] SPEAKER_07: Fairwell, dear mother.
[11:14] SPEAKER_07: Until we meet again.
[11:18] SPEAKER_09: Oh Brad.
[11:19] SPEAKER_08: Ridiculous Brad.
[11:21] SPEAKER_09: Hey, that's what I was going for.
[11:22] SPEAKER_09: And I got you smile.
[11:25] SPEAKER_08: Yeah, you did.
[11:26] SPEAKER_08: Come on, we'll be late.
[11:32] SPEAKER_01: Thank you so much for listening today.
[11:34] SPEAKER_01: Make sure to tune back in tomorrow to hear the final part of the story of Saint Katiri.

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