Catholic Blog: Lateral Thinking Exercise

Here's a new blog I found that's owned and maintained by Kelly Piet. I like her posts today, especially the one below; it so funny! Check it out.

A Catholic Cappuccino, Please! Catholic Blog: Lateral Thinking Exercise

How to mark your door with Epiphany chalk

Marking the door post with Epiphany chalk, a great Catholic custom, is such a joy to do with the family. And it's not too late because this can be done on the 6th of January. There is plenty of time to prepare, but do read Fr. Edward's post because he makes it simple for all of us. Coming from a priest, I like this post a lot! Do check it out!

Visit St. Bernabas Blog maintained by Revd. Fr. Edward Tomlinson SSC.

Fireworks in Honolulu

Fireworks in Honolulu, New Year's eve, 2009

I'm glad to share this very short video clip that I took on New Year's Eve. Here in our islands, setting off fireworks on the 4th of July, New Year's Eve and Chinese New Year is legal. With some restrictions implemented through passing of laws, local families and tourists are better able to enjoy this luxury with much peace of mind. New Year's Eve is when it gets the loudest. It gets wild in the residential areas where family members, young and old, neighbors and friends line up their firecrakers, lit one end, then stand back to watch the movement of fast dancing lights glowing with their exciting sounds. It's the people, mostly the presence of children, that add to the joy of the occasion. For me, for instance, watching my children lit up one of those fiesty little things and run away from it is so much fun to see. I myself have done that numerous times. The joyful rouse of sounds, of laughter, and some decent screamings, allow me to embrace the goodness of God in the moment.

God be praised for the New Year 2010!

Happy New Year! Hauoli Makahiki Hou!

May God bless you all abundantly!

Every Friday:

Pray for the Unemployed today, Friday

Pray for our Nation today, Friday

Wednesday Wonderings

To be in wonder of God through the eyes of our saints...

today, of St. Thomas Becket's

"... the Roman Catholic Chruch remains the head of all the churches and the source of Catholic teaching. Of this there can be no doubt. Everyone knows that the keys of the kingdom of heaven were given to Peter. Upon his faith and teaching the whole fabric of the Church will continue to be built until we all reach full maturity in Christ and attain to unity in faith and knowledge of the Son of God..."
-St. Thomas Becket, feast, December 29th.

Looking Back, an assessment

I love this video by John Hack and family! I wish I could have seen it before I temporarily closed my blogs for the rest of the Advent season. But then a thought came to me. Yes, I can still post it!

How was my Advent? How well did I spiritually prepare for Christmas? Did I really spend enough time in connecting with God in preparation for his coming, for his celebration of birth in me? In the busy-ness of my daily routine, did I take the time to pray and embrace the Advent spirit?

Let's take a look at the Hack family. Do visit them at Catholic Family Journal.

Mele Kalikimaka

Mele Kalikimaka, dear friends and loved ones!

My prayer is that God will pour out his blessings of great joy and peace to you. May your days ahead be filled with his wisdom and strength, and may his love forever bring you - all of us for that matter - to embrace every being who comes your way.

A blessed and joyful CHRISTMAS, one and all!

Here's a piece of aloha, from me to you...

Mele Kalikimaka!

Mahalo,
Easter:-)

Message

Thank you for your patience, dear friends and loved ones. My blogs will be closed for the rest of the Advent season. For Friday prayers, please scroll down.

I will be back for Christmas, after midnight Mass.

May you all have a joyful and blessed Advent. You can be assured of my prayers. Till then...