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“This is the great challenge to which God is calling humanity in the 21st century: To finally stop abusing the garden God has entrusted to us so that all may eat its fruits.” | Pope Francis, in a live video address May 1 to the opening ceremony of Expo 2015 in Milan. Among other things, the pope urged fair-goers and organizers to show concern for the poor and to undertake concrete efforts to promote solidarity. (CNS)
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Jason and Diane Jacinto
Youth ministry leaders, St. Joseph Church, Makawao, Maui
- Favorite saints: St. Michael the Archangel because he is the protector and defender of each of us, and St. Paul because he encountered the love of Christ and was changed in a radical way — always emphasizing the power of God’s love and forgiveness.
- Holidays: Thanksgiving and Christmas — a time to celebrate faith, family, friends, food and football.
- Island: Maui no ka oi!
- Scripture quotes: Philippians 4:13 and John 3:16
- Plate lunches: pork teriyaki and loco moco with lots of gravy along with two scoops rice and mac salad
- Commandment: “Love one another as I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”
- Parable: “Treasures in the field” (Matthew 13:44)
- Tattoos: Jason has a tattoo on his right shoulder representing the ocean warriors, Ku and Kanaloa.
Saints under 40
Bold beyond her years
St. Eulalia of Merida’s brief life at the turn of the fourth century has been recorded in fantastic detail — some of it said to be less than reliable. Regardless, the young virgin martyr has been revered since her death in 304 around the age of 14 at the hands of Roman forces after she refused to worship other gods.
Eulalia was said to be born into a noble family in Merida, Spain. She was consecrated a virgin and displayed a maturity far beyond her years, which likely is what compelled her to flee from hiding and run to court, where she insulted Roman gods and the emperor. Her challenge to the authorities to martyr her was accepted, and at the moment of her death at the stake a white dove flew out of her mouth. Snow is said to have fallen after her death, covering her body. (www.catholicireland.net)