Critics point out that Kateri Tekakwitha chose to leave her native Mohawk religious traditions behind to embrace Catholicism, making the use of Indigenous rituals during her feast a point of contention among theologians and parishioners.
Ebb, once again you prove to be like the other anti-Catholic and not read.
https://dioceseofraleigh.org/native-american-catholic-community/saint-kateri-tekakwitha
If we look into what exactly happened we read that the smudging ceremony conducted at Holy Cross Church was explicitly adapted for a Christian setting honoring St. Kateri Tekakwitha. The burning of sage was used as a physical symbol of purification and prayers rising to the Trinity—the exact same theological purpose as burning frankincense in a Traditional Latin Mass (Psalm 141:2: “Let my prayer be counted as incense before thee”).
No Spirit Invocation took place
Catholic Indigenous events led or sanctioned by a bishop do not invoke spirits. The physical element (burning herbs) was retained as a cultural expression, while any non-Christian spiritual intent was replaced entirely with prayer directed solely to the One True God
Whatabouttery and goalpost shifting are standrd antiCatholic tactics.
Ebb tide, every single “specific proposal” you posted has already been directly addressed and thoroughly dismantled with theology and Canon Law:
1. Lay Witnesses at Marriages?
Addressed. Spouses confer the Sacrament of Matrimony in Latin theology; lay delegation is already active in Canon 1112.
2. Lay Judges on Tribunals?
Addressed. Lay canon lawyers already serve as judges under Canon 1421 via delegated jurisdiction from the Bishop.
3. Sensus Fidei in Canon 749?
Addressed. It is a verbatim quote from St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Lumen Gentium §12.
4. Lay Majority in Diocesan Synods?
Addressed. Synods are purely consultative; the Bishop remains the sole legislator.
Calling detailed citations of Trent, St. Augustine, St. Thomas, and Canon Law “endless generalizing” doesn’t change the facts. Every specific point you raised was answered—and the answers disproved your narrative.