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April 5, 2023

Lent – Easter: There is hope in uncertainty

Kamehameha Schools has created a series of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for the season of Lent, to honor the deep Christian faith of KS founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop. The devotionals were designed to be used by students, staffers and others to celebrate the coming of Easter.

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April 3, 2023

Ka Pōʻalima Maikaʻi - Good Friday

He ʻoiaʻiʻo nō, ʻo ke Keiki nō kēia a ke Akua! Truly, this is the Son of God!

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March 31, 2023

Lent week six: Returning to God during turbulent times

This week, Kahu Manu Naeole KSK'96 and Keōuakupuapāikalaninui Kaono Green KSK'24 acknowledge life’s struggles and how God can strengthen us when things seem out of control.

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March 28, 2023

Lent week 5: Intermittent fasting and the joy of Jesus

Leaning on the words of Matthew, we learn to keep the faith and know that in any state – weak or strong – God is there no matter what. Seek and you will find, knock and He will answer.

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March 19, 2023

Fourth Week of Lent

The Lord is my shepherd, I will not be in need. He lets me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

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March 12, 2023

Third Sunday of Lent

As we pause on the 3rd Sunday of Lent, let us reflect on the love of God that has been poured out into our hearts. For it is this love that gives us hope and perseverance to overcome obstacles and strengthen our growth in Him.

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Feb. 26, 2023

Lent week one: SMART goals mantra

KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK’77 and senior Sarah Schubert share their offering of praise to Ke Akua during Lent.

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Feb. 22, 2023

Ash Wednesday 2023

Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 and haumāna Alyssa Mateo KSM’24 remind us as we begin Lent’s 40-days of reflection to commit to the big things that build and strengthen our pilina with Ke Akua.

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April 13, 2022

Lent – Easter: Hope overpowers fear

KS Kapālama Kahu Manu Naeole KSK’96 reminds us that our everyday worries should be met with overpowering hope because Jesus still lives!

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April 13, 2022

Lent – Good Friday: But you are holy

KS Hawai‘i senior Kealohilani Grace and KS Hawaiʻi Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard KSK'77 share their stories of faith.

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April 8, 2022

Lent week six: Faith and the joy of football

KS Hawai‘i senior Khyaden Pōmaikaʻi Kahihikolo and KSH business kumu and football coach Manly Kanoa KSK’97 share their personal stories of faith.

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April 1, 2022

Lent week five: Blessed to be a blessing

KS Maui Poʻo Kumu Kākoʻo Kaleo Pahukula reminds us to ask Jesus to bless our day and allow Him to do His work by taking our talents and multiplying them to bring great joy to others.

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March 25, 2022

Lent week four: Paʻanaʻau – memory

Kala‘iku Wong, Hawaiian culture-based education coordinator for KS Nā Kula Kamaliʻi (preschools), encourages us to look inside our na‘au, for nā paʻanaʻau (memories) which reflect things we cherish the most.

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March 18, 2022

Lent week three: Can you hear Him?

KS Maui Dean of Student Support Services <strong>Leo Delatori KSK’86</strong> reminds us not to let the distractions of everyday life stop us from hearing the word of ke Akua.

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March 11, 2022

Lent week two: God’s redeeming love

Kamehameha Schools has created a series of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for the season of Lent, to honor the deep Christian faith of KS founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop. The devotionals were designed to be used by students, staffers and others to celebrate the coming of Easter.

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March 4, 2022

Lent week one: My rock and fortress!

KS Hawaiʻi Kahu <strong>Kaunaloa Boshard KSK'77</strong> reminds us that when life seems draining and there seems to be no time or place to rest, ke Akua – our Rock – furnishes us with safety, a place of refuge and peace.

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March 2, 2022

Ash Wednesday: Mihi for life

KS Maui Kahu <strong>Kalani Wong KSK’74</strong> reminds us that ke aloha o ke Akua allows us to be redeemed if we just mihi, repent for the wrong we have done, and encourages us to share that aloha with all we meet.

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