Supporters of traditional marriage between a man and a woman rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington June 26, shortly before the justices handed down a 5-4 ruling that states must license same-sex marriages. (CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters) WASHINGTON — In a landmark ruling, a divided Supreme Court June 26 said […]
Archives for July 2015
Statement by Bishop Larry Silva on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2) The Supreme Court has once again made a bad decision in affirming that no state may lawfully ban […]
Pope Francis’ Year of Consecrated Life is reaching every parish, mission and school in Hawaii
Miriam Ocampo, top, checks out the Year of Consecrated Life traveling exhibit after the 7 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Ewa, June 21. Miram’s husband Jonathan is presently a candidate in the diocese’s deacon formation program. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) “Who are the consecrated people? You, them and myself.” Sister […]
All the earth sings God’s praise, but human activity is silencing it, pope says in his first encyclical
Pope Francis is shown praying at an Austro-Hungarian cemetery for fallen soldiers of World War I in Fogliano di Redipuglia, northern Italy, Sept. 13, 2014. (CNS photo) VATICAN CITY — The earth, which was created to support life and give praise to God, is crying out with pain because human activity is destroying it, […]
What you can do: the pope’s practical tips for helping the environment
St. Anthony School, Kailua, students sift sand at Kailua Beach to remove plastic particles. (HCH Parish and School News file photo) VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” is a call for global action as well as an appeal for deep inner conversion. He points to numerous […]
Proper order | Fifth in a series: Listening sessions: An invitation to give witness to Jesus
It is hard to avoid the commercials about logistics from the shipping company UPS. Growing your business through the power of logistics, the ads say. When implementing reforms in the Catholic Church, it would be nice to be able to just call a company and have them work out all of the practical details of […]
Manaolana | Christina Capecchi: Drinking with the saints
The mention of booze generates a look of horror among many of the non-drinkers living and working alongside Michael P. Foley in Waco, Texas, where the Catholic dad teaches at a dry Baptist college. There’s a “skittishness,” he says. So Michael was prepared to raise eyebrows with his new book, “Drinking with the Saints: The […]
Manaolana | Makana Aiona: Exciting ways to enhance young adult ministry
Context Every June 24, I reflect on and examine my life. This year, I realized my questions were the same, but their context had changed. Being a cradle Catholic, I memorized prayers and fulfilled obligations. I went through Confirmation in high school and made that “adult” decision to make my own the Catholic faith given […]
Manaolana | sidebar: July 3, 2015
Quote “I want them to know that their ministry is effective and that it is worth it. Thanks be to God they were there for me that day. They saved my son’s life.” | A McAllen, Texas, woman named Linda about the sidewalk counselors outside the abortion clinic three years ago who convinced her to […]
Manaolana | Street evangelists: Offering pamphlets and rosary beads to passers-by
BERKELEY, Calif. — It’s just before noon on a sunny Saturday on Berkeley’s Fourth Street, a busy boulevard of upscale cafes, shops and businesses. The gleaming Apple store is doing a bang-up business in the next newest thing; a steady stream of customers await tables at Bette’s Oceanview Diner, where weekend breakfast is a daylong […]
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