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 [...]
Molokai History (taken 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 Kalawao, September 1, 1874: Dear Reverend Father Will you be so kind as to send each article necessary to celebrate the Holy Mass -- enclosed [...]
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 [...]
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 Kaunakakai, August 17, 1874. I am going back to Kalawao together with Father Leonor. Grand solemnity Saturday and Sunday at Kaluaaha - 38 baptisms, etc. The band [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]