Hang on to Jesus! There is no need for me to tell you how difficult these days are for you as individuals and as families and households. We all have our stories to tell. We are living in the midst of having to make painful choices in all areas of our lives: finances, work and…
Faith Is… In these difficult times in the world and in the church, our faith, and the living out of our faith, is more important than ever. I share with you my favorite definitions of faith as well as my own definition. To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you…
Faith Is… (Part Five) Three years ago, I asked Parishioners to share with me what faith meant to them. I received many responses. And I shared their responses with the Parish. In these days of the Pandemic and social unrest in our Nation, this is a good time to once again reflect on Faith. For…
Faith is… (Part Four) Three years ago, I asked Parishioners to share with me what faith meant to them. I received many responses. And I shared their responses with the Parish. In these days of the Pandemic and social unrest in our Nation, this is a good time to once again reflect on Faith. For…
Faith is… (Part Three) Three years ago, I asked Parishioners to share with me what faith meant to them. I received many responses. And I shared their responses with the Parish. In these days of the Pandemic and social unrest in our Nation, this is a good time to once again reflect on Faith. For…
Faith is… (Part Two) Three years ago, I asked Parishioners to share with me what faith meant to them. I received many responses. And I shared their responses with the Parish. In these days of the Pandemic and social unrest in our Nation, this is a good time to once again reflect on Faith. For…
Faith Is… (Part One) Three years ago, I asked Parishioners to share with me what faith meant to them. I received many responses. And I shared their responses with the Parish. In these days of the Pandemic and social unrest in our Nation, this is a good time to once again reflect on Faith. For…
Aloha! Many people associate the word “Aloha” with hello and/or goodbye. “Aloha” means much more! “Aloha” is an essence of being love, peace, compassion, and a mutual understanding of respect. “Aloha” means living in harmony with the people and land around you with mercy, sympathy, grace, and kindness. It is in this grand spirit of…
Excuses The newly graduated Police Cadet, speaking on behalf of his fellow classmates at graduation ceremonies, began his speech: “Today, crime has come to an end!” I recognize the hubris in those words and the zeal from which they were born. At the time of my ordination, the attitude I conveyed was: “Today, sin has…
Will You Join Me on a Five Month Journey / Retreat? I invite you to join me on a journey to greater knowledge and a deeper understanding of the issues of our day. Will you commit yourself to a “Five Month Retreat?” Will you accept a challenge to read, reflect, and pray over a variety…