Special to the Herald Hawaii’s Basic Christian Community kicked off its annual retreat on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Benedictine Monastery in Waialua. It was truly a day of exuberance and excitement as more than 140 people traveled to this mountaintop giving praise and honor to their Lord, Jesus Christ. This year’s theme, “Fully Alive […]
‘Fully alive in the Spirit’ is theme of Basic Christian Community retreat
The Basic Christian Community of Hawaii, a lay movement, invites its members and guests to its annual retreat at the Benedictine Monastery in Waialua, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28. This year’s theme is “Fully alive in the Spirit” — re-igniting love and passion for Christ, bringing energy, exuberance and confidence in standing firm in […]
ACTS offers 3-day retreats for men, women
This article is adapted from a story in the May/June 2019 issue of the stewardship newsletter of the St. John Apostle and Evangelist Parish, Mililani, newsletter, written by Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Inc., and used with permission. A relatively new lay ministry in town is giving three-day retreats for men and for women as opportunities to […]
Be still … St. Anthony Retreat Center offering a silent, directed retreat
A retreat is a time of quiet and prayer where you can get away from the daily rigors of life to gain a better and deeper perspective on life and your relationship with God. Many people have experienced a “preached” retreat — a group retreat that is advertised as having a theme on which all […]
Retreat center offering outdoor Stations
St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley is sponsoring a prayerful, outdoor, walking Stations of the Cross on its beautiful grounds at 5 p.m. on the first Friday in Lent, March 8, at 3351 Kalihi Street in Honolulu. Meet at the retreat center at the Rosehill area and bring an umbrella and comfortable walking shoes. […]
Retreat center offering introduction to centering prayer workshop
All are welcome to join in a introductory/refresher workshop on centering prayer, March 2, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi. Contemplative Outreach of Hawaii and St. Anthony Retreat Center staff will present simple steps to establish a daily practice to spend time in silence and to deepen your relationship with God. […]
Photo: Priests on retreat
Benedictine Abbot Jeremy Driscoll from Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon gives a morning talk on Jan. 11, the last day of the Diocese of Honolulu’s annual priest retreat at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Abbot Driscoll was the director of the Jan. 7-11 retreat. (HCH photo | Anna Weaver)
Parish hosting paint ‘n’ pray Advent retreat
St. Ann Parish in Kaneohe will host an evening Advent retreat that incorporates prayer and painting, Monday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Advent is a season of sights, sounds, aromas, preparation and prayer. Holy images of the season can be powerful points of reflection and meditation. How much more meaningful if the image is one […]
‘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.” […]
Visiting speaker to address biblical perspective of marriage, sexuality
The Adult Faith Formation team of St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe, will host visiting author Karl A. Schultz who will present “Adam & Eve: The Greatest Story Ever Told” on Monday, Oct. 1, 7-9 p.m. The internationally-known writer, speaker and retreat leader will discuss biblical perspectives on sexuality and marriage beginning with Adam and Eve. All […]