He is risen! Alleluia! What difference does it make that Jesus rose from the dead? In our more cynical moments we might very easily entertain this question. We say he conquered sin. Well, Alleluia! But sin is all around us, and we could make a long list of how God’s commandments are not only disobeyed […]
Archives for March 2021
Easter conversion story: ‘Lord, I am not worthy’
‘Wonderful’ school community helped lead art teacher through her final steps to the Catholic faith By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Stacey Taylor has made her art class mobile at Mary, Star of the Sea School in Waialae-Kahala due to COVID-19. Instead of students coming to her art room, she wheels her “art cart” between […]
A story of pure grace
Hawaii is a grateful beneficiary of the 500-year-old evangelization of the Philippines By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The celebration of the 500th anniversary of the introduction of the Catholic faith to the Philippines is really a global one, marking an event that has come to grace the world over, including, in large measure, Hawaii. […]
Official Notices: April 2, 2021
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] April 2, 8:00 am, Good Friday Morning Prayer, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu; 3:00 pm, Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. April 3, 8:00 am, Holy Saturday Morning Prayer with Preparatory Rites for the Elect, […]
Pope praises Filipino Catholics’ joyful witness of the Gospel
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The joy of the Gospel has been an integral part of the Filipino identity since the arrival of Christianity in the Southeast Asian country five centuries ago, Pope Francis said. Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines March 15, the […]
Diocese hopes for repeat of last year’s successful retired priests collection
The diocese is hoping for a hana hou with this year’s collection for retired priests, April 24-25. Last year’s appeal, delayed until November because of COVID-19, brought in $165,627, the most for a special collection in 2020, according to the diocesan Chancellor’s office, which coordinates the collection, despite the pandemic which kept most Hawaii Catholics […]
Mary Duddy: Hope in the Resurrection
THE MARRIED LIFE The parish priest was looking for someone to baptize on Easter Sunday. The catechumens were to be baptized at the Easter Vigil, but he thought that baptism was such a significant way to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, he asked if our infant son could be baptized Easter morning. We were thrilled. […]
Reflection: If we die to self, we will rise to renewed life in Christ
Loss leads to love By Sister Marie Jose Romano, OSF Special to the Herald To be called to religious life is a blessing. It is a life filled with joy in serving, a life that is self-giving and compassionate, a life of loving God and others; but the reality of our human nature and imperfections […]
Talk story: The living water of hope
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “During this season of conversion, let us renew our faith, draw from the ‘living water’ of hope, and receive with open hearts the love of God, who makes us brothers and sisters in Christ.” (Pope Francis, Message for Lent 2021) Holy Week is a time for us to journey with Christ […]
Pandemic Beatitudes
Letter to the Herald Blessed are our essential workers: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are our leaders, who follow science and facts: for they shall possess the truth Blessed are they who grieve: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are they who observe health protocols: for they shall be fulfilled. Blessed are […]
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