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“Serving God Joyfully is in an inspiring collection of the workings of God in and through the lives of the faithful in the Land of Aloha. This collection of brief essays and poetry is certain to uplift those who read it and help them to see the movement of the Holy Spirit in their own lives. Easter’s comments at the end of each piece help those of us not blessed to live in Hawai’i to feel a more personal collection to the authors.” –Reverend Daren J. Zehnle, Auburn, Illinois, Master of Episcopal Ceremonies and Associate Director of the Office for Vocations, with residence at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield, Illinois 

“Easter has woven together a poignant tapestry of faith stories that is as enlightening and as it is inspiring. Your own trust in and love for Jesus Christ will be bolstered and your faith fortified as you find spiritual sustenance on each page of this slim volume that has been humbly and prayerfully composed.” — David Pendleton, Kailua, Hawai’i; Lawyer, Lector at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace

“I read from your book often – re-reading the essays and your reflections and I find something new each time I read from it. I feel that God is leading me back to Honolulu. I need to work with the homeless and those in need, so let me do what God wishes for me.” –Taos A. Wright, Bookline, New Hampshire; Loving mother of a soldier
 

There is something profoundly moving about ordinary Catholics relating their stories of how they heard the word of God in their lives and responded to it – sometimes fearfully – only to discover a wellspring of joy and fulfillment doing things they had never dreamed of doing. Not “big things”, but the dozens of ordinary acts of loving service that are the heartbeat of any Catholic diocese. This is spiritual writing with an “island flavor” – this book makes me want to visit Hawai’i as no travel brochure has ever managed to do! –Rae Stabosz, Newark, Delaware; Pauline Cooperator, loving mother to nine children

Contemporary culture often sends us the message that faith is nice for those who find it helpful but not necessary in the “real world.” This collection of stories illustrates faith come alive in the real world – faith that is inspired, deliberate, and transforming. Enjoy! –Jayne Mondoy, Hawai’i, Director of the Diocesan Office of Religious Education