By Erin O’Leary OSV News Lent gets its name from a word meaning “springtime,” the time of year when the hours of daylight are lengthening and the sun is bringing back its warmth and light. The Lenten season, indeed all of springtime, is a time of hope: We deepen our relationship with Christ through our […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Let us carry the light of Christ into the world
Witness to Jesus | Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on Feb. 2 at St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea, for the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. Mary and Joseph could not have been the only ones presenting their 40-day-old son in the temple around […]
Photo: Prayers of gratitude for religious men and women
Religious men and women from across the diocese gathered Feb. 2 at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea for Mass, celebrated by Bishop Larry Silva, that marked the World Day for Consecrated Life. (Courtesy photo)
Photo: The power of family
Missionary Families of Christ, an “evangelistic and missionary community” that aims to empower families, held a gathering Oct. 25-26 at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea. Participants gathered for fellowship, praise and worship and a holy hour; Bishop Larry Silva celebrated Mass at the end of the second day. He was joined by Father Sebastian Soosai, […]
