Gary Gagnon, Metis knowledge keeper, talks about the sacred land on which we are standing and the long history of the Indigenous peoples gathering for healing, for strengthening their faith through the intercession of Mary and Anne, the kookum of Jesus.
Upon arrival, the participants were invited to walk “gently” on the sacred ground of the pilgrimage site, after which we lived an experience of prayer by the lake. The four elements of fire, earth, water and air were at the heart of our celebration.
Rose presenting the element of FIRE during prayer by the lake. Rose Sayegh is a Charism Friend from Palestine.
Dr. Fred, as he is fondly known by many, and two of our Ugandan members barbecued hamburgers for us. Everyone brought food to complete our feast.
Our head chef & his sous-chefs Dr. Fred, our chef and his wife, Mary Anne ; Helen and Sr. Catherine, help prepare our feast.
The evening drew to a close as we prayed the rosary before the shrine of Mary. We will continue to celebrate, share and pray together until we resume in September.
Gathered under the Tee-Pee by the healing waters. At the conclusion of our prayer before we had our feast
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