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“T-shirts, hats, scarves, balls, flowers, bandanas, photographs, letters, drawings, rosaries – and even a bishop’s ring.”
| Alberto Gasbarri, chief organizer of papal trips, describing the gifts thrown by pilgrims into the popemobile during Pope Francis’ trip to Rio de Janeiro last month for World Youth Day. The haul was divided between the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro and the Vatican, Gasbarri said. (Catholic News Service)
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Kawalani “Lani” and Likeke “Owali” Littlejohn
Youth and young adult ministry leaders at St. Rita Parish, Nanakuli
Favorite Scripture quote: Lani: Philippians 4:6-7; Owali: Matthew 17:20
Saint: Lani: Saint Jude; Owali: Saint Michael
Movie: Lani: “Pride and Prejudice”; Owali: “The Dark Knight Rises”
Church song: Lani: “Promises” by Sanctus Real; Owali: “I am Redeemed” by Big Daddy Weave
Book: Lani: “The Shack” by Wm. Paul Young; Owali: “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien
Parable: Lani: the Prodigal Son; Owali: the Parable of the Sower
Plate lunch: Lani: panang curry with sticky rice from Spicy House; Owali: Korean fried chicken plate with brown rice from Zippy’s
Most memorable priest: Lani: Father Bob Schwartzhaupt. Owali: I really have no priest that stands out in mind. I have been blessed to have known and interacted with many priests throughout my life, including my uncle, Father Alapaki Kim. I look at all whom I encountered as equals and memorable priests.
Saints under 35
Spiritual transformation
Burdened with a fierce temper and stubbornness to spare, Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity was able to rein in her emotions as a child and become a beacon for countless others through her letters and spiritual guides.
Elizabeth Catez was born in France in 1880. She was known for her musical talents but also for her fits of rage, which only got worse until her first Holy Communion in 1891. Her reception of Christ transformed her; Elizabeth became active in her Catholic faith and entered a Discalced Carmelite monastery in 1901. However, Addison’s disease claimed her life just five years later, at age 26.
Elizabeth’s legacy includes her writings to others about embracing and praising the presence of God within them. She was beatified by Pope John Paul in 1984. (www.discerninghearts.com, www.catholicnewsagency.com)
