Hawaiian prayer chant for Holy Thursday

As a pule `aha, this chant was part of a luakini dedication service and, therefore, reserved to be used only with strict adherence to proper protocol. Accompanied by the beating of a pahu, this was chanted as leaders exited a sacred area and repeated by modulating to a higher pitch, ending when all have left.

From the study notes and translations taken in Papa Oli o Halau Mele me Kumu 'Ohu, "this oli was used as the ali`i left the platform at the pali of Nu`uanu on the 200th year commemoration of Kamehameha's battle there."

Inspired by the Holy Spirit to integrate Hawaiian culture with Marianist values, perhaps it would be appropriate for this chant to be recited at the end of Mass as a recessional, particularly on Holy Thursday, when the liturgy concludes in solemn fashion with the presider leading a procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the altar of repose.

It is this time when the Latin "Pange lingua gloriosi" is sung; likewise, in a true Hawaiian-Marianist-Catholic service, perhaps this chant would be appropriate for this solemn occasion.

In honor of these sacred traditions, we recorded this oli using the pahu made by the late Brother Franklin Ka`imi`ikepono Pao, S.M., at Mystical Rose Oratory on Kalaepohaku, with the intent to share it online during Holy Week.

Na ka Makua, a me ke Keiki, a me ka `Uhane Hemolele, e ho`onani `ia i na wahi a pau ma o Malia ma`ema`e loa. `Amene. - Marianist Doxology

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