Kateri Tekakwitha As A Moral Woman

A moral woman is someone who displays good character. They exemplify characteristics of goodness. They do not always do what is easy, but what is right, even if that means going against the standards of their community. St. Kateri Tekakwitha is an example of a moral woman for many reasons. She was recognized as the first Native American Saint. She is a moral woman for what she did in her life. She converted to Catholicism at age nineteen. Her choose to convert took a lot of courage because she knew her family and neighbors would not be found of her decision. Kateri did not do what was easy, but she did do what was right. The chose to convert was something that many Native Americans would not have done at that time. However, Kateri knew that
is what she wanted, even if it meant she had to travel to a Christian native community to avoid Persecution. She set a precedent for Native Americans to convert to Catholicism. Kateri always prayed for her nation to convert as she did. She would severely fast and she put thorns on her sleeping mat. Kateri is a moral woman because of her devoutness to Jesus. She gave herself completely to God by praying for long hours, in charity, and penance. She would go into the woods and pray everyday. She also helped the elderly, the sick and taught prayers to children. She lived her life giving to others and to God.