Advent is one of my favorite times of year, Heraldians. The candles, the anticipation and the community’s preparation for Jesus’ birth reinvigorates my spirit. Let’s start off the liturgical season with a new quiz. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Cecilia, patron of musicians, whose feast day is Nov. 22? a) […]
Hawaii Council FCC crowns its Queen of Charity
The royal court of the Hawaii Council of Filipino Catholic Clubs’ Queen of Charity 2013, Oct. 27, at Hualalai Academy. (Photo courtesy of Donna Urban-Higuchi) Dominica Claravall of St. Michael Parish, Kailua-Kona, was crowned the Hawaii Council of Filipino Catholic Clubs’ Queen of Charity 2013, Oct. 27, at Hualalai Academy in Kailua-Kona. She earned the […]
Viriditas: Sister Norise Kaiser, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities
Roses and tea I have been in Hawaii 30 years, and it took me 20 years to get here. Ever since I met the Hawaii Sisters early on in religious formation, there was a great desire to come to the islands. When I was ready for mission and each year given a form to fill […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Almost there…
Raise your hand if you have shopped on Black Friday. What’s the longest you ever waited in line? If you spent hours in line, then it was probably because you purchased something that you REALLY wanted. Something you judged was worth waiting for. Next Sunday, we enter the season of Advent, the season of waiting […]
Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: Is it enough to pray when you feel like it?
YOUCAT*: No. Someone who prays only when he feels like it does not take God seriously and will leave off praying. Prayer thrives on faithfulness [2650] “Pray without ceasing.” (1Thessalonians 5:17) How many of you read that Scripture verse and think to yourself: “Yeah, right. How can we pray all the time?” Well, we can. […]
Manaolana | Mahalo nui!
Food. Family. Friends. Life. These things may be at the top of your gratitude list this year as Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, approaches. But what about the many blessings of being part of a unique Island Catholic community? From rich liturgies to spiritual camaraderie to God’s beautiful works of nature, Hawaii Catholics have dozens of […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Feast of Christ the King
The embodiment of God’s endless love 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 The Second Book of Samuel furnishes the first biblical reading for this feast, marking the close of the church’s year. Once the two books of Samuel composed a single volume. In time, editors divided the volume into the two books now seen […]
Kathleen T. Choi: Spotting the blessings
A few years ago, I added a new element to my evening prayers. I now begin by thanking God for five blessings. The rule I made up is that the blessing must be something that happened that day. For example, I only thank God for my husband if he did something particularly thoughtful that day. […]
Dear Pope Francis, ‘Were you a Boy Scout?’
“Do you like garlic bread?” was one of the things the inquiring minds in teacher Ann Medeiros’ third grade catechism class at St. John Vianney Church, Kailua, wanted to know about their new Pope Francis. It was Medeiros’ idea that each of her students write a letter. Some had questions: “What do you like to […]
Prayers at the Advent wreath
FIRST SUNDAY On the first Sunday of Advent, the family gathers to bless the wreath. The Leader, usually the father, sprinkles the wreath with holy water. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. Leader: Let us pray. O God, all things are made holy by your […]
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