Dear Disciples of Christ at Holy Spirit, St. Helen’s, and St. Mary’s,
Who are we?
Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ—All My Relations! Peace and Blessings on all of you.
The reflection this week is from our parishioner James Yankowskis, who has visited Pine Ridge multiple times.
The people here are not homeless, helpless, or hopeless. There are no locks on the Rez. What they do have is typically shared. Sometimes 2,3, and even 4 generations live together in a small house. It is easy to see the joy in the young eyes. It is hard to watch the strife in the adult eyes struggling to provide. We were greeted with gentle humility and peace. In return for our work they offered a deep, overwhelming, THANK YOU.
We realize that we cannot fix this situation but we can walk together – sharing what we have – our hands, our hearts, our common faith that the almighty works all things unto the Good. Let us continue together to help build the Kingdom of God.
James Yankowskis
Fr. Ian