Tomorrow, we’re holding the Young Adult Speaker Series at Annunciation Parish in Waimea. The title of the event is “Why Catholic?” In today’s Mass reading, St. Paul speaks of the “war within” — “So, then, I discover the principle that when I want to do right, evil is at hand” (Rom 7:21). Last week Thursday, […]
Archives for October 2013
Manaolana | Sidebar: Oct. 25, 2013
Quote “Providence College loves Pope Francis.” | The message written by Providence College junior Joseph Day on a sticky note placed inside a zucchetto, or skullcap, he presented to Pope Francis during the Oct. 16 general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Pope Francis briefly placed Day’s cap on his head before returning it to the […]
Guest commentary | Year of Faith: One woman’s experience of faith
I lost a good job at one of the biggest companies in the world in the early 1990s. I was devastated, but then I realized what greater gift I had to gain in what God prepared for me: being a mother. My daughter Cyrene was born and though life was simpler, the whole world was […]
Calendar briefs
‘Strength on Unity’ theme of St. Anthony High gala “Strength in Unity” is the theme of this year’s St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School annual fundraising gala, 5-10 p.m., Nov. 15, at the King Kamehameha Golf Club House. The master of ceremonies for the event will be circuit court judge and 1979 St. Anthony graduate Richard […]
Photo: A step closer to the priesthood
Honolulu seminarian Nick Brown receives the institution of acolyte Oct. 9 at Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wis., from Bishop Anthony Taylor of Little Rock, Ark. Being named an acolyte is an important milestone on the path to priesthood. Brown is expected to graduate in May 2015 and be ordained shortly thereafter. […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The humble man is rewarded Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 The Book of Sirach provides this weekend’s first scriptural reading. The book is part of that group of biblical writings classified by scholars collectively as the Wisdom Literature. The Wisdom Literature developed through an interesting and very believable process. As conditions […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 25, 2013
Here’s your latest Catholic quiz, Heraldistas. Much like your basket of Halloween candy, this set of questions contains a hodgepodge of sweet treats. Enjoy some fun trivia on holy days, basketball, media and more. 1) Saints It is fitting that a patron for catechists has his feast day on Nov. 4, during Parish Religious Education […]
Photo: Rosary in the square
More than 70 faithful gathered at Thomas Square park in Honolulu Oct. 13 for the 7th annual public rosary program. That afternoon, participants held a procession and coronation of a statue of the Blessed Mother, as well as prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Most Holy Rosary. October in the Catholic Church is dedicated […]
Heralding back: Oct. 25, 2013
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 25, 1963 Hunger ends at the kitchen counter. Presenting the first free lunch during National School Lunch Week was Father Ernest Class, SS.CC., pastor of St. Joseph’s Church and School (Waipahu). Making the lunch program a reality are the cafeteria workers in the background: Mrs. Betty […]
Kathleen Choi: You might be a Catholic
Since comedian Jeff Foxworthy first taught us how to recognize rednecks, several imitations have arisen, including “You Might be a Catholic.” Here are my contributions to that list. How many fit you? You own several rosaries including one for each car, one on the night stand and one that came in the mail with a […]