Give thanks with a grateful heart, Haroldites! And remember that it is always darkest just before the dawn. 1) THE PAPACY Which pope established the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (celebrated this year on Nov. 24) in 1925 in response to the rise of fascism in Europe? a) John XXIII […]
Archives for November 2024
Father James Joseph, Salesian: Sharing the Gospel brings joy, purpose
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I consider my connections with the people of God as very important in life. Don Bosco, the founder of the Salesians, had a very down-to-earth spirituality. He said, “I want the spirituality of the diocesan priests.” It is practical, rooted in the […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Indulgences help us, those in purgatory
Question corner Q: Please explain what an indulgence is and how it can reduce or eliminate the time a soul must spend in purgatory. A: Indulgences are perhaps one of the more misunderstood parts of Catholic practice. But indulgences are deeply rooted in several key Catholic theological concepts, such as the nature of purgatory, the […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Christ, our king, will never leave us
Feast of Christ the King Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 1:5-8; John 18:33b-37 This weekend, in great joy and thanksgiving, the church closes its year. As it looks back through the days and months of 2024, it gives thanks for salvation achieved in Christ the Lord. He is king, and justice and peace only occur when Jesus […]
Sarah and David Herrmann: Gratitude can help dispel grumpiness
Embracing Family How can we help ourselves and our kids transition from grumpy to grateful? We need to change our point of view, literally and figuratively! The English teacher in me realizes that changing from the first-person point of view (I) to the second-person point of view (you) is not simply a manner to speak […]
Elizabeth Scalia: Don’t forget women in lay ministries
Commentary “I’ll be with you in a minute, Mr. Peabody!” That’s the line Cary Grant shouts repeatedly at a philanthropist he is about to meet in the 1938 screwball comedy “Bringing Up Baby.” Grant, who plays David Huxley, a paleontologist, is hoping to schmooze a bit of museum funding from Mr. Peabody over 18 holes, […]
Sister Hosea Rupprecht: Let us give thanks for media technologies
Commentary As the temperature outside drops and the leaves turn brilliant colors, our thoughts turn toward the annual celebration of Thanksgiving. What a wonderful tradition we have as Americans to not only gather on this festive day with loved ones, but to have a special opportunity to thank almighty God for all the gifts he […]
Bishop Silva calls on isle faithful to support CCHD
Nov. 1, 2024 “Those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” (Dan 12:3) (first reading, Nov. 17) Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Peace be with you! Sunday, Nov. 17, is the World Day of the Poor, whose theme this year is “The prayer of the poor rises up to God (cf. Sir […]
‘A fuller sign of the sacrament’: All pastors asked to resume Communion from the cup
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill in March 2020, perhaps the most profound and immediate impact it had on Catholics was closing churches to Mass attendance. Weekly worship and fellowship vanished, with livestreamed liturgies taking their place. Parishes had to swiftly up their technology […]
Talk story: Hear the prayer of the poor, then help them
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The World Day of the Poor … is a pastoral opportunity not to be underestimated, for it challenges every believer to listen to the prayer of the poor, becoming aware of their presence and needs. It is an opportune occasion to implement initiatives that concretely help the poor and to recognize […]