Dive deep into the spiritual journeys of some of the most profound modern contemplatives with our weekly class on Modern Mystics. Each week, we will immerse ourselves in the lives of inspiring figures such as Henri Nouwen, Howard Thurman, Simone Weil, Thomas Merton, Nicholas Black Elk, and many more.
Tonight’s class will feature Part 1 of our discussion on Nicholas Black Elk.
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Course Overview: Module 8 – Nicholas Black Elk, The Lakota Healer
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Did you know Crazy Horse’s nephew was a Catholic mystic? He was born into the ancient Lakota traditions. A vision in his childhood set his life direction, becoming a revered healer in his tribe. Yet Black Elk's spiritual path took an unexpected turn when he embraced Catholic Christianity. Join us for an exclusive masterclass with Bill White, a descendant of Black Elk's people and a leading voice in the effort to canonize him as a saint. Discover the extraordinary life of this inter-spiritual healer and explore:
How Nicholas Black Elk braided together past and present, pipe and rosary, justice and healing.
The vision that widened Black Elk’s calling to heal the whole world, not just his people.
Why the rosary became so popular among the Lakota people–and the power it can hold for all of us.
Why we need Indigenous wisdom now more than ever before.
Meet Your Speaker
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Bill White, the diocesan vice-postulator for Nicholas Black Elk Sr.'s sainthood cause, is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Reservation. A retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 after 38 years of service in the South Dakota National Guard and a veteran of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom, Bill worked to promote cultural awareness and diversity. He co-chaired the South Dakota Code Talker Ceremonies in 2016 and chaired the first Golden Coyote Wacipi in 2017. After retirement, he became a pastor assistant at Christ the King, Catholic Church in Porcupine, and is now in deacon formation. Last year, Bill was appointed vice-postulator for the canonization of Black Elk, who embraced both Lakota and Catholic traditions and was declared a "servant of God" by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Everyone is welcome. God love you, No exceptions!
