By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com What crosses your mind when the word “stewardship” comes up? Do you think of it solely in terms of money? Do you quickly brush it off as something unrelated to our Catholic faith? Stewardship is deeply rooted in Scripture and is significant in our lives as Catholics. In the very […]
Archives for July 2024
Talk story: Stewardship for land, others is integral to our faith
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “To hope and act with creation means above all to join forces and to walk together with all men and women of goodwill.” (Pope Francis’ message, “Hope and Act with Creation,” for the 2024 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) The intense summer heat and extreme weather we […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 19, 2024
Yet another quiz for you, Heraldistas. Even in the easy, breezy season of summer, there is always time to learn more about the wonderful Catholic faith. Enjoy! 1) WORLD RELIGIONS “Sangha” is a foundational part of Buddhist beliefs. What does “sangha” refer to? a) the eightfold path of right practices b) the community of believers […]
Father Chris Wittman, Marianist: Healthy body, healthy soul
Viriditas2: Soul Greening By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Keeping my soul green often means keeping my soul and body healthy. On the one hand, I find nourishment in prayer and daily reflection on the Scriptures. Especially, when one has a good Catholic study Bible or commentary, one can really dig into […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Why the church rejects contraception
Question corner Q: A Catholic doctor who has to prescribe birth control pills as part of his job does not agree with the church’s teaching on contraception. He says the Bible does not talk about contraception. If contraception is stopped completely, abortions will go through the roof. Doesn’t it make sense for Third World countries […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Authentic prophets share God’s truth
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34 The Book of Jeremiah is the source of this weekend’s first reading. One of the three major prophets of ancient Israel, Jeremiah so firmly saw himself as God’s representative that he wrote as if God were writing through him. So, in Jeremiah’s works, God […]
Sarah and David Herrmann: Time flies, but we are the pilots
Embracing family We spend so much time talking about time, how elusive it is, how quickly it passes, and how we don’t have enough time to do what we need or want. These comments have something in common: Time seems to be an external reality out of our control. A motivational speaker, Michael Altshuler, has […]
Greg Erlandson: Marriage is hard, but it’s worth it
Commentary I must have skipped the chapter in my “how to parent” instruction manual where it talked about weddings. Not my wedding, of course, but all the weddings of my kids, the friends of my kids and the kids of my friends. For me, the year 2024 is turning into a banner year for nuptials, […]
Effie Caldarola: Strive to rise above hate, name-calling
Commentary Sidewalk chalk, that staple of summer, is easy to spot on an early morning walk. You may be tempted to start skipping over the loosely drawn squares of some little person’s hopscotch course. Or, since this chalk often comes in pastel hues, it’s hard to create a convincing Elmo, but an artist has given […]
Catholic Charities Sunday
Click here to see a special section on Catholic Charities Hawaii’s annual campaign, Catholic Charities Sunday.