Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52 The Book of Jeremiah provides this weekend’s first reading. A few facts about Jeremiah are known from the book itself. He was from Anatoth, a village only a few miles from Jerusalem, and he was the son of Hilkiah, a priest. He acted as […]
Archives for October 2024
Effie Caldarola: We must recommit to caring for earth
Commentary On a dusky fall evening, I take a walk down a familiar neighborhood street. Ahead of me, a small deer looks my way at the same moment I spot him. Freezing, I realize he’s being followed by seven companions. They dash across the street and disappear into a backyard. I gaze into the yard, […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Remember to pray for those who mourn
Catholic Social Tips As Catholics, we have a liturgical dedication to pray for the souls in purgatory during November. I encourage you to pray not only for the dead but for those who mourn, too. The first year following the death of someone is so incredibly difficult. At the same time, life returns to normal […]
Laura Kelly Fanucci: Try ‘liturgical living’ at any age, any time
Commentary Over the past 15 years, I’ve witnessed the rise of “liturgical living” in Catholic circles. Websites, social media, books, home decor and subscription boxes abound to help families celebrate the church year at home — with party supplies and recipes for every feast day under the sun. But liturgical living is for adults, too. […]
Land sale agreement will bring ‘critical funds’ to diocese
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald For the past 19 years, the Diocese of Honolulu leased a 6.5-acre land parcel in Waialae-Kahala to Kahala Nui, a retirement community, next to Mary, Star of the Sea Church and School. This land lease agreement provided a home for Kahala Nui’s apartments and wide range of life […]
15 years a saint: Recalling St. Damien’s canonization
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald On Oct. 11, 2009, people speaking different languages and from many nations all united at the Vatican to witness Pope Benedict XVI proclaim Hawaii’s first saint — Father Damien de Veuster of Molokai. The canonization of St. Damien put a spotlight on his courageous story of ministry to Hansen’s […]
Reflection: An isle family’s deep connection to Father Damien
By Alika Hussey Sheldon Special to the Herald Sometimes in a family’s long and complicated history, a story emerges from a long-lost relative that was shared with family members who believed it was worth preserving. Oral tradition is usually passed on in this way and goes back to the time of the early church. Then […]
The School News: Oct. 11, 2024
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5 schools join programs to offer free or reduced-price meals
Hawaii Catholic Herald Five schools on Oahu and Hawaii island are participating this academic year in federal programs that offer children from qualifying households free or reduced-price meals. In Honolulu, St. Philomena Early Learning Center and Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center are joining the programs for the 2024-25 school year. In Hilo, […]
General decree: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary