The marking of ashes on the foreheads of Catholic faithful signals the start of the penitential season of Lent, which this year began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, and culminates with the Easter Triduum, Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday, March 30-April 1. Bishop Larry Silva, shown here in purple liturgical vestments traditional for Lent, celebrated […]
Archives for February 2018
The Rite of Election
“And now, my dear catechumens, I address you. Your own godparents and teachers and this entire community have spoken in your favor. The Church in the name of Christ accepts their judgment and calls you to the Easter sacraments. “Since you have already heard the call of Christ, you must now express your response to […]
Lent is time to notice God’s work, receive God’s mercy, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ROME — Lent is a time for Christians to get their hearts in sync with the heart of Jesus, Pope Francis said. “Let the Lord heal the wounds of sin and fulfill the prophecy made to our fathers: ‘A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit […]
‘Big Pentecost’ and beyond
Isle pastors, catechists tackle Original Order challenges, embrace sacramental surprises By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald “All that is done for the Lord will bear fruit in its own time.” Bishop Larry Silva in an April 24, 2015 letter noted that the diocese’s initiative to restore the Sacraments of Initiation to their “Original […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Called to be prophets
WITNESS TO JESUS: SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME This is the prepared text of Bishop Silva’s homily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time delivered Jan. 28 at St. John Vianney Church, Kailua, and at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, on the occasion of the installation of its new pastor. In a house of ill repute? […]
St. Elizabeth couple honored as Marriage Encounter’s longest married
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald At 68 years married, St. Elizabeth, Aiea, parishioners Sotero and Caridad Ragasa were recognized by Worldwide Marriage Encounter as Hawaii’s longest married couple nominated this year for that honor. Jose Alvior, who with his wife Mary Elizabeth make up the executive team of Hawaii Marriage Encounter, presented the Ragasas […]
FATHER HALBERT F. WEIDNER, CO | 1946-2018
Punahou alum was a pastor, author By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Oratorian Father Halbert Francis Weidner, the Punahou School graduate who served in priestly ministry in Hawaii for more than 15 years, died Feb. 3 in a care home in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He was 71 and a priest for 41 years. Bishop […]
Richard Doerflinger: Three cheers for Lucas
A MORE HUMAN SOCIETY In a week dominated by the Winter Olympics and news of partisan combat (of course) in Washington, D.C., I am transfixed by the contagious smile of one little boy named Lucas Warren. Lucas has been chosen as the “Gerber spokesbaby” for 2018, so his joyful face will be used to promote […]
Brother Dennis R. Bautista, Marianists: Outrunning grace
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald As a religious and working professional who is an active person, learning to develop a contemplative side is so important. One of the things I have been working on is Centering Prayer. I appreciate the practice because it takes almost 20 minutes […]
Mary Adamski: Remember … you are dust
VIEW FROM THE PEW You know how there are some times in life when you are stimulated, happy, upbeat at the prospect of something new or unknown? Anticipated travel, a challenge ahead at work or school, launching some untried project, an eating or entertainment opportunity, a new friendship sparking. Time to step out of your […]
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