Spiritual Cultural Sharing

What a glorious time of the year. I have spent the last three days absorbed in a variety of spiritual activities. I enriched my Native American side by participating in the Spring Sun Dance. The men and boys of the tribe dance from sun up to sun down to the glory of the Great Spirit and the Sun that fuels all life. Sunday was Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week, the most important part of the Christian year. Cal served on the alter for the first time and Wil carried the Gospel book. I was a very proud "pappy". Monday evening, Vicki and I and members of our church served the Sadar feast at the United Hebrew temple. Our church has participated in this highlight of the Jewish year for seventeen years. To share in all of these activities emphasizes the need for understanding among the cultures. Whether you pray to the "Great Spirit," or "God" it was a very spiritual time.