If you ask my kids what does dad read, you’re guaranteed to get a big eye roll and a groan as they heave out that “Dad only reads stuff about God, and oh yeah, Jeeesus!” But truth be told I…
Dawn Morais
Communications Consultant/ Instructor/ Blogger/ Issue Advocate • Born in Kerala. Raised in Malaysia. Living in Hawaii.
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Guest Post: The Beatitudes, weed killers, opioids, and nuclear brinkmanship.
Tagged with: David Gierlach, nuclear war, opioids, Skakel, St. Elizabeth's, weed killers
Posted in Catholics and Culture, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized
Posted in Catholics and Culture, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized
Guest Post: Rambo Jesus and Apocalypse Now
Malachi 4:1-2a, Ps.98, 2 Thessalonians: 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19 It is rather amazing how many people are taken with end of the world scenarios. Gospel lessons like the one we have today are fodder for best selling novels and movies…
Tagged with: Apocalypse, David Gierlach, Rambo Jesus, St. Elizabeth
Posted in I BLOG, Politics and Religion
Posted in I BLOG, Politics and Religion
Guest Post: “Peace”
Sermon by Fr. David Gierlach, St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Honolulu, seen here (right) protesting the views advanced by Rev. Franklin Graham during the latter’s visit to Honolulu earlier this year. Text reproduced here with permission. I welcome being pointed to…
Tagged with: Chris Christie, David Gierlach, Franklin Graham, Newt Gingrich, Paul Ryan, US Bishops
Posted in Catholics and Culture, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, US Bishops
Posted in Catholics and Culture, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, US Bishops
Guest Post: “Becoming Normal.”
Sermon by Fr. David Gierlach, St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Honolulu. Reproduced here with permission. 1 Kings 19:1-15a, Psalm 42, Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 8:26-39 Last Sunday brought the tragic news from Orlando, a gunman of Afghan descent murdered 50 people…
“Who am I to Judge?” Honolulu Pastors Protest Franklin Graham’s Christianity
The words of Pope Francis, “Who am I to judge?” spoke from a large placard carried by Protestant clergy. Another sign said “All are Abraham’s children.” They offered the face of Christ in response to the bigotry of Rev. Franklin Graham…
Christmas 2015. A Refugee is Born
Christmas Day sermon by Fr. David Gierlach, St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Honolulu. Reproduced here with permission. Accepting what happens on Christmas is an uphill battle. After all, it’s quite a leap to believe in a God who becomes a human…
Tagged with: Christmas in Honolulu, David Gierlach, Honolulu, refugee crisis, St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church
Posted in I BLOG, Justice, Uncategorized
Posted in I BLOG, Justice, Uncategorized
Helping the Houseless, One Family at a Time
In this season of giving, if you are looking for ways to express your gratitude for how well life has treated you, St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church on King Street in Honolulu has a few suggestions. Shallow Rent Subsidies If you…
Dawn Morais 