Molokai History: (taken from :Father Damien's Letters", Congregation of the Sacred Hearts SS.CC., Rome, 2017) A Letter from Father Damien to his mother, brothers and relatives, sent from the Leprosy Hospital on Molokai, December 8, 1874 Beloved mother, brothers and relatives, During last summer, I worked four months outside the hospital, as a joint-carpenter. It [...]
Peace to all as we enter the 28th Week of Ordinary Time. This weekend's Gospel says that when it comes to the Kingdom of Heaven, "Many are invited but few are chosen." Do I want to be left out? Am I ready to accept the invitation? What do I need to do to be chosen [...]
Aloha nui to all this 26th week of ordinary time as we begin to move into the month of October. Sunday's Gospel tells the parable of the ungrateful and unproductive tenants of a landowner's vineyard. As Jesus says, "the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will [...]
Peace be with all as we begin the 24th Week of Ordinary Time! As we continue to journey into uncharted waters, Jesus, in next Sunday's Gospel assures us that the last will be first and the first will be last. This is what the Kingdom of God is all about: sacrifice, putting others before ourselves [...]
Molokai History: (From "Father Damien's 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 24, 1874: Dear Reverend Father, I am sorry to report that the bell I just received is not worth being installed in the nice tower; [...]
It is this prayer and community that this coming Sunday's gospel speaks of as Jesus teaches his disciples about its power. Let us use these gifts of prayer and community to bolster our own spirits in this time of challenge. This week we celebrate several things: Monday is Labor Day so we [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
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 [...]