Christmas is fast approaching. My thoughts, like those of many, have turned to Christmas presents. What would be fun and useful for my team members at Catholic Relief Services? What would not be merely shelved but stay in sight and mind and bring a smile? When would I have time to shop? What about my […]
Archives for December 2014
Kathleen T. Choi: Body and soul
I got my Christmas present early this year. My grandson and his girlfriend came for a visit. It was a blessing, first, because they’re good company. Second, their presence forced me to put up Christmas decorations. I’ve gotten lazy in my old age, and, last year, the only sign of the season at our house […]
Photos: The stars are brightly shining
The diocesan prison ministry hosted its annual “Star Light, Star Bright” Christmas party for inmates and their families at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua, Dec. 13. The event has been providing for more than a decade a chance for women inmates to reconnect with their loved ones. Community members and volunteers donated food, […]
Photo: Japan pilgrims of peace
Pilgrims of peace A group of Buddhist, Shinto and Catholic ministers from Japan, called the Japan Religious Committee for the World Federation, paid a courtesy visit to the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Dec. 4. They were greeted by Hawaii Marianist Father Francis Nakagawa, center, who represented Bishop Larry Silva. The Catholic participant […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Dec. 19, 2014
Hark, the “Herald” angels sing! To celebrate our newborn King, I’ve got a very special Christmas quiz. The following questions come from the extensive Christmas Vigil reading from Matthew 1:1-25. Rejoice! 1) Genealogy This Gospel scripture traces the lineage of Jesus. According to the genealogy, what was the name of the father of St. Joseph? […]
Heralding back: Dec. 19, 2014
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Dec. 25, 1964 This Nativity scene brought to an inspiring close the four-act Christmas drama by the well-known English author Robert Hugh Benson presented at Sacred Hearts Academy on Sunday. Songs by the Choristers and Christmas numbers by grade school pupils proved delightful intermissions. Our Blessed Mother […]
Year of Consecrated Life | Nov. 30, 2014 – Feb. 2, 2016: January 2015 Resources and teaching aids
Video Views “Vocation 101: What is Vocation?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihnzFH2L818) “Molokai: The Story of Father Damien” (DVD) Good Reads For the young at heart: “My Bible: The Story of God’s Love” / Melissa Wright “57 Stories of Saints” / Anne Eileen Heffernan, FSP For spiritual reading and study groups: “Living the Beatitudes: A Journey to Life in […]
Office for Social Ministry: Holiday thanks-giving list, continued
“Be not afraid … everything is possible with God.” St. Luke 1:26…47 Mary’s response to the angel set a perfect example for Advent and all seasons. Her selfless “yes,” immediately followed by her visit to her pregnant cousin Elizabeth, was her way of giving thanks to God. Today, parish volunteers across the diocese follow our […]
Bishop to ordain 13 permanent deacons in January
The diocese’s seventh permanent diaconate class stands with Bishop Larry Silva, center, at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, May 17, 2014, after the Rite of Acolyte liturgy. (HCH file photo) Bishop Larry Silva will ordain 13 men as permanent deacons in January in four ceremonies on three islands. The candidates, who range in age from […]
Deacon class: What does this ordination mean to me?
“What does this ordination mean to me?” The Hawaii Catholic Herald posed this question to the diocese’s latest deacon class. Here are their replies, sent in mostly by email. Some of the answers were edited for space considerations. Willingly choosing to complicate life By Keith Cabiles If I’m being honest, my first thought was “anxiety […]