Excerpts from the “Father Damien’ Letters”, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts SS.CC., Rome, 2017

Molokai History: (from "Father Damien' Letters", Congregation of the Sacred Hearts SS.CC., Rome, 2017) From a Letter from Father Damien to his Superior, Father Modeste Favens, SS.CC., from Kaluaaha, July 16 1874. Dear Reverend Father, Thank you very much for the beautiful ornament etc., which I received today, I have been painting since Monday. Since [...]

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22nd week of Ordinary Time

Aloha nui to all of our ohana's! I pray that the Lord blesses you with peace of mind, heart & soul this 22nd week of Ordinary Time! As our young people, teachers and parents as well return to school, let us pray for an end to the pandemic. May our Good God heal and support [...]

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Sr. Ardis Kremer Says Goodbye to Molokai

  Growing up on the Mississippi coast, the sea and adventure were always a part of Sister Ardis' life. As the daughter of an engineer running a boat building business, being outdoors was natural. She loved to sail and experience life. With her love for God and spirit of adventure, she discovered the Catholic Foreign [...]

By |2020-08-25T08:29:46+00:00August 25th, 2020|Damien Church Blog 1|Comments Off on Sr. Ardis Kremer Says Goodbye to Molokai

21st Week of Ordinary Time

Aloha to all! As we say our farewells to "Saint" (Sr.) Ardis, may we always remember that love has no boundaries, physical, mental, spiritual, emotional. Sr. Ardis has given her life in the service of others. May she be a shining example to us of this saying "yes" to God's call to each one of [...]

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Excerpts from “Father Damien’s Letters”, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Rome, 2017

(taken from "Father Damien's Letters", Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Rome, 2017) From a letter from Father Damien to his superior, Father Modeste Favens, ss.cc., Kaluaaha, June 21, 1874: The doors and the windows still need to be put up. The altar is hewn with a nice pediment. I hope that Father Andre will be [...]

By |2020-08-18T08:29:27+00:00August 18th, 2020|Catholicism in Hawaii, Damien Church Blog 1, messages from Fr. Brian, Molokai History, St. Damien of Molokai|Comments Off on Excerpts from “Father Damien’s Letters”, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Rome, 2017

20th Week In Ordinary Time: Words of Inspiration

Aloha to all this 20th week in ordinary time! It is a time of waiting! I know Advent is not here yet, but it does seems like Advent as we continue to wait out the storm in anticipation of something better. The Lord remains our Rock! It is he who calms the storm and brings [...]

By |2020-08-18T08:25:32+00:00August 17th, 2020|Catholicism in Hawaii, celebrating the mass, Damien Church Blog 1, messages from Fr. Brian|Comments Off on 20th Week In Ordinary Time: Words of Inspiration

Excerpts from the “Father Damien’s Letters”, by Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Rome, 2017

Molokai History: (taken from "Father Damien's Letters", by Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Rome, 2017) From a letter from Fr. Damien to his superior, Fr. Modeste Favens, ss.cc., from Kaluaaha, June 14, 1874. Our work in Kaluaaha is advancing; in two weeks, there won't be many nails left to pound into place. Then comes the [...]

By |2020-08-10T08:19:14+00:00August 9th, 2020|Catholicism in Hawaii, Damien Church Blog 1, Leprosy in Hawaii, Molokai History, St. Damien, St. Damien of Molokai, Stories of Kalaupapa|Comments Off on Excerpts from the “Father Damien’s Letters”, by Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Rome, 2017

19th Week in Ordinary Time

Peace be with you! Pono to all! Pule to those in need! I want to share with you this week a Prayer for Inner Peace by an anonymous author: Lord, please put Your peace in my heart. I'm worried and anxious. My mind races and obsesses. I can't help thinking about my problems. And the [...]

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Excerpts from the “Father Damien’s Letters”, published by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Rome, 2017)

Molokai History: (from "Father Damien's Letters", published by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Rome, 2017) From a letter from Fr. Damien to his superior, Fr. Modeste Favens, ss.cc., April 19, 1874 from Kaluaaha: Father Andre will take charge of the leprosarium while I work in his district. I hope that the boat will continue [...]

By |2020-08-03T21:36:32+00:00August 3rd, 2020|Catholicism in Hawaii, Leprosy in Hawaii, Molokai History, Native Hawaiian History, St. Damien, St. Damien of Molokai|Comments Off on Excerpts from the “Father Damien’s Letters”, published by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, Rome, 2017)

18th Week In Ordinary Time

Much pule to you and your ohana! As we enter this 18th Week of Ordinary Time we continue to adapt to the times. Our faith is what sustains us and lifts us up when we are down! This week we celebrate four saints. the Annunciation of the Lord to Mary by the angel Gabriel and [...]

By |2020-08-03T21:30:29+00:00August 2nd, 2020|Catholicism in Hawaii, celebrating the mass, Damien Church Blog 1, messages from Fr. Brian|Comments Off on 18th Week In Ordinary Time
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