Learn more about this season of preparation and anticipation By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Most Catholics are familiar with Advent’s four Sundays, marked with purple and rose candles on an Advent wreath and the opening of doors on Advent calendars. But there are still some more obscure prayers, practices and facts about this season […]
Archives for November 2020
Official notices: Nov. 27, 2020
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 28-29, Episcopal Visitation, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu. December 1, 7:00 pm, Father Damien/Mother Marianne Commission, Damien & Marianne Education Center, Waikiki. December 2, 7:00 pm, Talk and Dialogue with Young Adults (virtual event). December 3, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Council (video conference); 1:00 pm, Clergy […]
Advent Calendar 2020
We’ve curated a digital Advent Calendar to keep you inspired and learning more this Advent season. There’s an assortment of Catholic content from across the web to enjoy including: – Videos on the saints whose feast days fall during Advent – Local Christmas videos – A reflection for each Sunday of Advent – Videos to […]
Biden to become second Catholic elected U.S. president
Associated Press reports Catholic vote split nearly 50-50 between two candidates By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Horns blared near the White House just before noon Nov. 7 as major U.S. news organizations projected Democrat Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States, making him the second Catholic in the […]
Mahalo music
For these difficult times, a sampling of melodies that express appreciation and gratitude By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Tough times of anxiety call for songs of comfort, joy and thanks to God. The following is a mix of both secular and Christian songs of gratitude to uplift you during this month of Thanksgiving, along […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Letter on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers you did for me.” (Matthew 25:31 — Passage from Gospel Reading for the Feast of Christ the King) On November 22, the Solemnity of Christ the King, our […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Did you bring extra oil?
WITNESS TO JESUS | 32ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily of the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, delivered Nov. 8 at the Benedictine Monastery of Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, Waialua. In college, I remember one classmate who stayed up all night to study for […]
Office of Worship helps parishes prepare for Christmas crowds
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Christmas is coming. This holiday year, traditionally high church attendance will collide with pandemic-imposed social distancing. The diocesan Office of Worship is offering suggestions on how to deal with that. On Oct. 30, Deacon Modesto Cordero, director of the Office of Worship, sent out his latest in his series […]
Talk story: Pour forth a fraternal spirit
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Social friendship and universal fraternity necessarily call for an acknowledgment of the worth of every human person, always and everywhere …” (Pope Francis, “Fratelli Tutti”) As we celebrate Veterans Day to remember and honor the men and women who have risked their lives for our country, let us not forget the […]
Unexpected pandemic blessings
Compiled by Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald In anticipation of Thanksgiving, we asked our readers to submit their unexpected moments of gratitude that have emerged during the pandemic so far. Here are four responses: Under one roof By Caren Sue Argenzia Kapolei Very blessed and grateful my ohana is under one roof for Thanksgiving. […]
