It’s like a new virtual Hawaii Catholic high school, imbedded in three — soon to be four — campuses, comprised of a small, but growing, you might say elite, group of students assembled almost by fate, by chance. By a “fluke,” as Sue Ferandin, the executive director of the Augustine Educational Foundation, put it. They […]
Archives for May 2015
Manhattan block to be renamed ‘Father Damien Way’
New York City will name one block of 33rd Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues on Manhattan’s southeast side as “Father Damien Way” on May 11. Two patients from Kalaupapa will be among the Hawaii guests attending the dedication ceremonies. The minister-president of the Government of Flanders Geert Bourgeois and Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of […]
First in a series: Proper theological order of the sacraments of initiation
The sacraments of initiation can be compared to climbing up Diamond Head Crater. To do the climb, one needs to be prepared when starting out, primarily by being hydrated. Then one needs the strength to climb up the 3/4-mile path. Finally, one reaches the summit and can enjoy the magnificent view in every direction. This […]
St. Francis Healthcare opens phase one of its Kupuna Village
Franciscan Sisters Helen Agnes Ignacio (seated), Francis Regis Hadano and Rose Annette Ahuna look at a mural of St. Marianne Cope in the Sullivan Building lobby, April 24. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii celebrated April 24 the completion of “Phase I” of its new St. Francis Kupuna […]
Jubilant ceremony marks anniversaries of religious life
The Mass in the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa on the bright, warm morning of April 25 was appropriately jubilant. The music-saturated liturgy celebrated the jubilees — significant anniversaries of religious commitment ranging from 25 to 75 years — of 11 priests, seven sisters and one brother. Bishop Larry Silva presided over the ceremony joined […]
Manaolana | Sidebar
Quote “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 […]
Manaolana | Lisa’s Catechism Corner: What does the Holy Spirit do?
YOUCAT*: The Holy Spirit makes me receptive to God; he teaches me to pray and helps me to be there for others. [738-741] St. Augustine calls the Holy Spirit “the quiet guest of our soul.” Pope Benedict XVI explained that the Holy Spirit is “God eternally giving himself.” Keeping this in mind … … The […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion | Sixth Sunday of Easter: God is love
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17 The Acts of the Apostles once again provides the first reading for a weekend in the Easter season. In this reading, the Apostle Peter enters the house of Cornelius who falls to his knees in homage to the leader of the followers of Jesus. Graciously, Peter […]
Manaolana | Makana’s Helpful Hints: Love for a friend
Happy Easter! Today’s Gospel reading from St. John picks up in the middle of the “Last Supper Discourses,” where Jesus gives a clear, simple definition of the greatest love as sacrifice. “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” (John 15:13). In the following two verses, Jesus lets […]
Sister Merle Lebaquin, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING In the beginning, when Mother (my superior general) asked me to take up studies in elementary education at St. Augustine College, I disobeyed her and enrolled in high school education instead. I was only a temporary professed sister then. When I got home, I told her that I was sorry, and that […]