Molokai History: (from "Pioneers of the Faith: History of the Catholic Mission in Hawaii (1827-1940)" by Robert Schoofs, SS.CC., Sturgis Printing Company, Inc., Honolulu, HI, 1978) (continued from May 15th) At long last, in 1900, the Pukoo district of East Molokai welcomed a missionary-priest who was to stay at his post for no less than [...]
A Reflection by Fr. Brian: When I was a seminarian at the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley, CA and staying at our Sacred Hearts House of Studies in North Berkeley, after my first year of study way back in 1988, I thought to myself that I needed a little break from all of the [...]
Peace be with all of our parish ohana on this Saturday of the 5th week of Easter! In today's Scriptures, we hear of growth in the Lord, of being called and chosen, of serving with joy and of seeking the things of God. Let us embrace these words and be inspired to think, do and [...]
A Reflection by Fr. Brian: (a personal story of Hurricane Harvey, continued from May14, the conclusion) So, our group was booked on five separate flights into Dallas-Fort Worth. We left Chicago and arrived in Dallas late the third day. We couldn't get a flight out until the next morning, so we caught some sleep in [...]
Aloha nui to all on this feast of St. Isidore, the patron saint of farmers! I think the Molokai High School should adopt him as their patron saint. Scripture: "It is the decision of the Holy Spirit not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities." (Acts of the Apostles 15) "I will give [...]
Molokai History: (excerpts from "Pioneers of the Faith: History of the Catholic Mission in Hawaii (1827-1940)" by Robert Schoofs, SS.CC., Sturgis Printing Company, Inc., Honolulu, HI, 1978) (continued from May 14) After Father Damien had completed the churches on topside Molokai with the help of a few dedicated Hawaiians, among whom was a certain Andrew [...]
Meet our guest blogger, Damien O'Connor. Damien is the Senior Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation at KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUPREME COUNCIL Milford, Connecticut Damien has studied the life of St. Damien throughout his life and has been the recipient of countless blessings attributed to his intercession. Damien passionately believes that we all must put [...]
Molokai History: (from "Pioneers of the Faith: History of the Catholic Mission in Hawaii (1827-1940)" by Robert Schoofs, SS.CC., Sturgis Printing Company, Inc., Honolulu, HI, 1978) (continued from May 13) The fact that Father Burgermann was appointed to top-side Molokai did not completely end Father Damien's ministry on leeward Molokai. Father Burgermann was a sickly [...]
A Reflection by Fr. Brian: (a personal story of Hurricane Harvey, continued from May 13) So, in the afternoon of our third day in the terminal, they put our group on a Spirit airline plane bound for Chicago. Apparently, this was the only available airplane at the airport. And, off we flew to Chicago, trying [...]
Peace be with all ohana's this feast of St. Matthias! On this day, the feast of St. Matthias, twelve years ago, while on my knees, I placed my hands in the hands of Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, CSB, the Bishop of the Las Cruces, New Mexico Diocese in the parish church of Our Lady of Grace [...]