Quote “(In the Chinese new year) there is an expectation for new things to happen, for better things to happen, for good things to happen. In that sense … that’s what our celebrations of Christmas and Easter are about. We celebrate the new life in God.” | Father Francis Li, pastor of St. Therese Chinese […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Be my Valentine?
Today is not always a happy day. Society puts so much into it that some may feel the need to “have” someone even if it’s just for today. I remember being single, without a girlfriend or someone who would be my valentine for the day. Honestly, it wasn’t fun, but it did get me asking, […]
Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: What spaces define a house of God?
YOUCAT: The central places of a house of God are the altar with the crucifix, the tabernacle, the celebrant’s chair, the ambo, the baptismal font, and the confessional. [1182-1185] The altar is the central point in the church building. This is where the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross is made present through the sacrament […]
Manaolana | Meg, the wandering missionary
With no permanent place to call home, 30-year-old Meg Hunter-Kilmer crisscrosses the country in her car spreading the Gospel. This week she is on Oahu. Leaving most of your worldly possessions behind and traveling from city to city as a “hobo missionary” for Christ sounds like something straight out of a 12th century saint’s biography. […]
Manaolana | Sidebar: Jan. 31, 2014
Quote “We are part of the community, part of God’s family, and we have responsibilities for each other. Those who are suffering and those who are poor have a special claim on our love.” | Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, speaking to more than 1,500 people Jan. 19 at New York Encounter 2014, a three-day […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Keep the faith
The night before one of my games, I remember praying and feeling guilty for asking God to allow my team to win. So instead, I asked God to help everyone play the best that they deserved. Immediately, I felt peace. I came to realize, originally I wanted God to invoke his power for me at […]
Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: How is Baptism administered?
YOUCAT*: The classical form of administering Baptism is the threefold immersion of the candidate in the water. Usually, however, water is poured three times over the head of the candidate, while the minister of the sacrament speaks the words, “(Name), I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of […]
Manaolana | Christina Capecchi: Cold hands, young heart: the wonder of winter
Just when you think you’ve seen everything — every lion hugging human, every shark-eluding seal — the World Wide Web churns out a picture that makes you stare. We process a barrage of images so glibly that it takes something special to keep us from skipping and scrolling right by. And yet here it was: […]
Manalolana | Sidebar: Jan. 17, 2014
Quote “It’s not enough to know how to pronounce the words correctly. To proclaim the word of God well, you must know what the words mean in an historical context and what the author is trying to say.” | Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco, who has established the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Refresh
Welcome to 2014! I was reminded during my morning prayer of the rich young man’s encounter with Jesus. To have so many riches and to still keep the commandments is enough for one to feel content, but at some point it is not enough. We want more and God always wants our best. There are […]
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