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A Wednesday Prayer

A Wednesday Prayer

Each week brings new blessings and challenges alike. As we reach the midweek point, let us reflect on the graces we have received and look ahead to the gifts yet to come. Wednesday invites us to renew our faith through prayer. In the busyness of modern life, it can be difficult to find time to […]

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How Maria Lanakila Catholic Church Survived the 2021 Maui Wildfire

Maria Lanakila Catholic Church Overview With its distinctive A-frame architecture rising high above the lush green slopes of the West Maui mountains, Maria Lanakila Catholic Church is an iconic landmark along Honoapiʻilani Highway as it passes through the remote village of Lahaina. Established in 1875, it is one of the oldest Catholic churches in continuous

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Jesus is the Reason for the Season

Where Did the Saying “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” Come From?

The popular saying “Jesus is the reason for the season” is a Christian slogan used annually to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. It has compelled millions to refocus holiday observance onto foundational gospel messages. But just where did this pithy, rhyming turn of phrase emerge from? The succinct verse has rather mysterious

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