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| by Raphael |
Picture source
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Happy Veteran's Day to all Who Have Served Our Country, especially our Military Chaplains
Prayer for Military Chaplains
Heavenly Father, bless and protect Military Chaplains and fill them
with the joy and courage of their vocation as personal ministers of
Christ in preaching your word and nourishing us with the Sacraments.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source for the picture and prayer is Archdiocese for the Military, USA
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| Father Vincent Capodanno |
Francis Cardinal Spellman's Prayer for America
God of our Fathers, Shepherd of Thy people, Lord of free men's souls,
bless Thou our nation with a valiant, Godly spirit, with a vision to see, with the courage to try, with the power to achieve, that, marching behind Thee, Thy people shall not perish. God, bless our America! Hear our prayer for our united peoples, grant guidance to our leaders, protection to our sons, and teach each of us Thy way of life in good will and peace. Amen.
Picture source and prayer: Mission Capodanno
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Four Steps to Get the Most out of Holy Mass
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| Sacred Heart Church, Honolulu |
Beginning of Mass to the OffertoryRead the rest here at Catholic Spiritual Motherhood's How to Assist at Holy Mass
The priest, who is the representative of Jesus Christ, descends the altar steps and purifies himself by the confession of his sins and by sentiments of contrition.
Following his example, I should purify myself by acts of humility and of repentance for my faults.
I confess to Almighty God, . . . Act of Contrition.
Friday, November 04, 2011
Be Courageous: Adopt a Keiki,
I have been praying and asking for prayers for the children in the foster care system. The following is an article written by the executive director of Hawaii Family Forum, Allen Cardines, Jr.
I received an email on Wednesday reminding me that there are children in Hawaii entrapped in our state foster care system that need Jesus. I also heard about 3 foster youths who are turning 18 soon and have NO FAMILY to support them and love them through their young adult years. These precious keiki need both the love of Jesus AND a permanent home. Could YOU be the one the Lord is calling?
As we approach the holiday season, we must consider all the children in Hawaii that do not have a loving family to share a Thanksgiving meal with or spend the Christmas holiday with. This breaks my heart.
The sad fact remains that, right here in Hawaii, there are hundreds of keiki whose only permanent parent is the state of Hawaii. These children are modern day orphans living among us. Their birthparents’ rights had to be terminated so they could have an opportunity for safety, security and happiness throughout their lives.
These keiki don’t have the security and happiness they deserve because they have no adoptive families to call their own. Many live in multiple temporary foster homes and are at risk of moving into adulthood with no forever family. Many are older and desire to be part of a family, but most people don’t know of their desperate need. Well, now you know (if you didn't already.)
As it has done since 2006, Hawaii Family Forum (HFF) is partnering with HOPE INC (In the Name of Christ), a Christian adoption agency to recruit, train and support families from the faith based community willing to provide a forever home to one of these needy children.
If you or someone you know would be willing to open your heart and home to a child without a family please contact HOPE INC at (808) 230-2445 or via email. Please let us know, if you would like to schedule a workshop at your church.
Mahalo,
Allen Cardines, Jr.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
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