We witnessed two profound moments of prayer at Mass and in a guest worker camp. In Nespelem, the community’s love for and pride in the liturgy shined forth. The joyous Mass blended modern Catholicism with Native traditions. Worshipers experienced the tradition of Smudge incense during the Eucharistic prayer, uniting Native tradition with the Church’s liturgical worship.“I felt overwhelming joy at being received so warmly by
perfect strangers.... I saw the face of Christ in them.
I only hope they also saw the face of Christ in me.”
"I have a new understanding of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus and his unconditional love for us."