The Spirit and The Earth

I once asked a Pueblo elder his thoughts concerning traditional Pueblo beliefs and Catholic Christianity. He told me that The Book tells us that people are made in the image of God. This must mean that God has two ears just like human beings. God hears the traditional Pueblo prayers with one ear and the Catholic Christian prayers with the other ear. Pueblo people are blessed to be able to have God's full attention with both ears!

This short documentary speaks to the dual beliefs of the people of Laguna Pueblo and their love for the beliefs which sustain them. It also seeks to explain the importance of Franciscan spiritual values to the people and how it has been a good fit with their traditional beliefs. Harmony, Peace and a Love of Creation are highly valued among Pueblo people and the Christian teachings of St. Francis of Assisi were instrumental in their conversion so many centuries ago. Their continued devotion to their beliefs is evident and instrumental in their continued survival as a people. It truly is an inspiring and enchanting mixture that I greatly love and respect!