By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Leonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 11 martyrs. “Those who dominate do not win, only those who […]
Archives for October 2024
Cardinals-designate are urged to embrace humility
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis asked the new members of the College of Cardinals to cultivate a sense of prayer and closeness with God’s people, so they remain at the service of the church and their flocks. In a letter addressed to the 21 new cardinals, who will receive their red hats […]
Pope Francis’ autobiography to be published in 2025
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — An Italian publisher has announced the global release in January of “Hope,” a book it described as Pope Francis’ autobiography, which the pope apparently planned to have released only after his death. Mondadori, the Italian publisher coordinating the global release, announced the publication Oct. 16 at […]
Creating connections is key to fostering stewardship
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When Mary Kay Espejo — a parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in the Hamakua Catholic Community on Hawaii island — is asked why she is involved in the life of the church, she chuckles because, for her, involvement is not optional. “It is just what we do,” Espejo […]
Stewardship: Give time to the Lord through deep, thoughtful prayer
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com We make constant reference to the “three T’s” of stewardship, recognizing that to truly live as a stewardship people, we must give God the first fruits of our time, talent and treasure. It is easy for us to see the concrete reality of the latter two. If we are to […]
Ill individuals are invited to apply for pilgrimage
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Order of Malta Western Association USA is looking for Hawaii Catholics with a life-changing illness or physical challenges to go on a pilgrimage next year, from April 29-May 7, to wash in the healing waters of Lourdes, France. The trip is free for the individuals, which the Order of Malta calls […]
People welcome to share talents at LARC event
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Leadership Association of Religious Communities is inviting young people, friends and family to share their talents at an event in celebration of National Vocation Awareness Week. “Called: Celebrating Our Giftedness” will take place Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. at Paewalani, the EPIC Ministry community house in Kaneohe. People interested in attending […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 25, 2024
Here’s your latest Catholic quiz, Heraldistas. No tricks! All treats! 1) SCRIPTURE In the Gospel reading (Mk 10:46-52) for Oct. 27, what was the name of the blind man cured by Jesus on the road to Jericho? a) Zacchaeus b) Bartimaeus c) Saul d) Barabbas 2) FAMOUS CATHOLICS Thomas Merton, writer, theologian and social activist, […]
Annie Chee, St. John Vianney Parish School: Love, laughter and connections
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald For nearly 30 years, I’ve been closely connected to St. John Vianney School. Over the years, I’ve worn many hats, from serving on the school board to working there and being a parent. What makes this community special is the people — […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Adding context to the ‘fall’ of Satan
Question corner Q: Why did God send Lucifer down to earth to live and rule among his beloved creations? (New Jersey) A: I don’t think we can say that God truly sent the devil — also known as Lucifer, or later as Satan — down to earth in quite the way your question envisions. While […]