Ezekiel 18:25-28; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32 The Book of Ezekiel provides this weekend’s first reading. Pivotal in Jewish history was the time spent by Hebrew captives and their descendants in Babylon, the capital of the then powerful Babylonian Empire. This empire had overtaken the Promised Land militarily, in the process forever ending the two Hebrew […]
Archives for September 2014
Father Eugene Hemrick: A changed church
The lyrics of Mary Hopkin’s hit song — “Those were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end” — remind me of my priesthood, a lifestyle I thought would never end, but it did! What happened? Decades ago, many priests spoke English, and their parents still spoke their native language. Even though they and […]
Heralding back: Sept 26, 2014
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Sept. 25, 1964 Mixing Up Trouble – It is hoped that these students know what they are doing as they begin to use the new laboratory at Damien. Trying out the new equipment are students Thomas Texeira, Bruce Graham, and Abel Lew (left to right). 25 years […]
Manaolana | Karen Osborne: Go offline (and connect to real life)
Yesterday, I left my cellphone on the kitchen table when I left the house. It felt as if the apocalypse happened. The first hour wasn’t so bad. It was bright and early in the morning, and I had coffee to drink and work to do. The second hour was a little worse. I really wanted […]
Manaolana | sidebar, Sept. 26, 2014
Quote “It’s always a good idea to carry with us a small book of the Gospels to have in your pocket or bag, and, during the day, to read a verse. It’s good for you.” | Pope Francis expounded on the universality of the Catholic Church during his general audience Sept. 17, noting the church’s […]
Manaolana | Makana Aiona: The timeless
MAKANA’S HELPFUL HINTS Today’s first reading (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11) is one of my favorites. Time is such an incredible concept. It’s the measurement of life on earth. Without time, we wouldn’t exist. I saw a video that portrays a teacher telling his students that God must have created evil because God created everything. One student rejects […]
Manaolana | Lisa Gomes: Mary’s preeminent place
LISA’S CATECHISM CORNER YOUCAT*: Mary is the Mother of God. She was united with Jesus on earth as no other human being was or could be — in an intimacy that does not cease in heaven. Mary is the Queen of Heaven, and in her motherhood she is quite close to us. [972] In 1964, […]
Manaolana: Journey of a Catholic with same-sex attraction
This article is published at the request of Bishop Larry Silva. It was written by Jake Stanwood (not his real name), a 2012 college graduate, for the blog, “Think Catholic.” It is reprinted here with permission. “We love you no matter what sexual orientation you choose to live out.” These are the words of a […]
Diocesan Filipino Catholic Clubs’ 64th annual convention on Kauai
More than 200 delegates from across the state are expected to attend the 64th annual convention of the Diocesan Congress of Filipino Catholic Clubs, Nov. 14-16, at the Kauai Beach Resort Hotel. The theme of the event is “Go and bear witness to our faith.” The convention will feature workshops and prayer services, plus recognition […]
Father Kenneth Doyle | Question corner: Why won’t the church ordain women?
Q: As a practicing Catholic, what should be my answer when my Protestant friends ask me why my church does not ordain women to the priesthood? (City of origin withheld) A: Catholics believe that the ordained ministry has its origin in Christ’s choice of the Twelve Apostles. Why Jesus selected only males for this sacramental […]
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