“Hey, friend, come and get to know us…”These are the welcoming words of invitation heard so often byFr. Scott as he has traveled the world to meet Native peoples…firstas a youth-on-a-quest, and later as a Catholic priest.Sacraments and Shamans chronicles Fr. Scott’s attraction toNative ways as a young boy, his participation in Native Americanceremonies, and his eagerness to learn more about the spiritualpractices and teachings of peoples in the northern and southernhemispheres—a sacred life journey that has allowed him to travelamong women, men, and children of just about every humanculture.As a priest and spiritual leader, with its plethora of dailysacred activities, Fr Scott has observed many local churches andceremonies, as well as native “syncretistic” traditions, takingtime to consider their origin and effectiveness for the People.As a continuing inquirer into all things spiritual, and a “people-connector”—he brings together persons of different backgrounds, cultures, or experiences to share the richness of human contact found among the many cultures andsubcultures of our world. “Little by little, one friendship at a time, the whole world benefits by our connecting to each other.” "Father Scott is a trustworthy listener, observer and scribe; not one on a mission of 'conversion' as too many have been, in short - a true friend of Native Peoples." Damon Gerard Corrie, President of the Pan-Tribal Confederacy of Indigenous Tribal Nations, http://www.pantribalconfederacy.com Scott McCarthy Author of: People of the Circle, People of the Four Directions Sacraments and Shamans Cornelius Ian (Scott) McCarthy is a priest of the Diocese of Monterey in California. Having spent much time with Native American communities and individuals while living and travelling throughout the Americas, he has come to recognize that the well-being of all people depends upon our proper relation to the creation, our Mother Earth. He holds two Masters Degrees as well as a Doctorate of Ministry, combining these intellectual enterprises with his own experience among many cultures. Recognizing our modern world's difficulties with its use of cutting-edge technology combined with outmoded ways of governance, he seeks to promote the general well-being of all people by teaching the time-honored relationship between worship and personal spirituality. He now focuses his sacred work on encouraging women, men, youth, and children to take glimpses into both past and present cultures so as to visualize a better future for everyone and everything. Used Book in Good Condition