Father, Son and Holy Spirit live in perfect communion of love, the supreme mystery of unity. The Mapuche people, through their rites and traditions, live a profound communitarian life. Each one has the conviction that they belong to the others. There is a cultural identity that allows them to recognise the members of their people. Many of the native communities are built in circular form, showing that they are clearly communitarian.
Unity is a fundamental value in their lives.
We can discover here that the essence of community is belonging. This helps those who are not among their own to feel a part of the community and preserve their traditions that identify them. After having known and shared with several Mapuche communities, I believe that God was present among the diverse cultures before so many missionaries and evangelizers arrived. This is a truth that has been experienced by all of us who have ties with the indigenous peoples. The true communitarian experience is liberating and integrating.