EMBRACING FAMILY We prepare for basketball games and marathons, tests and job interview, birthdays and Thanksgiving dinner, Santa and Christmas. Preparing for sports events takes grit, perseverance and even pain. Preparing for birthdays and Thanksgiving dinner remind us to be grateful for every gift God has given us, to truly treasure our family and friends, […]
Advent matters
By Deacon Greg Kandra Catholic News Service Christmas is still weeks away, and already we’re exhausted. We’ve heard too much Mariah, endured too much tinsel, watched too many Hallmark specials, been bombarded with too many ads for champagne and candy and cars. The calendar is out of whack. Black Friday actually began on a Monday, […]
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 […]
Composer giving Advent reflection, concert here
The music ministry of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Honolulu, and pastor Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen, are once again sponsoring an Advent mission and concert with popular Catholic musician, songwriter and storyteller Steve Angrisano. This year’s Advent mission and “Thank You” concert with Angrisano will take place on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Sts. […]
Holy Trinity Parish offering 4-evening Advent mission
Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou, will host its annual Advent mission sponsored by its adult faith formation team, Dec. 2-5. The mission will provide a spiritual opportunity to prepare for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and to focus on the true meaning of Christmas by providing a respite from the distractions of a commercialized […]
Advent calendars and more
Fresh ideas on the annual tradition that you and your kids can make this season By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Companies have been coming out with a flurry of new food, drink, candy or toy-filled Advent calendars in recent years. But since Advent calls Catholics to a time of preparation for Jesus’ birth, not […]
‘Go Make a Difference’ composer here for Advent mission, concert
The music ministry of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Honolulu, and pastor Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen, are sponsoring an Advent mission and concert with popular Catholic musician, songwriter and storyteller Steve Angrisano, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, in the church at 800 Kaheka Street. The event is called “Rejoice! With hearts full of joyful hope.” […]
Advent with Mary by candlelight
To begin the Advent season, St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Kailua celebrated its first Advent by Candlelight dinner Saturday, Dec. 2, a new event introduced by parishioners Brad and Kim Matheny who had experienced it many years ago in their parish in Peachtree City, Georgia. Kim Matheny writes: We knew we had to do […]
Confession: Preparing a clean heart this Advent
By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald “A voice is calling, ‘Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; make smooth in the desert a highway for our God.’” (Isaiah 40:3) This verse from the first reading for the Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 10, reminds all faithful that the liturgical season leading […]
