By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com As Catholics living in an increasingly secular world, we must remember to find ways to keep the true meaning of Christmas — the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Beyond the exchange of gifts and festive decorations, Christmas is a time to embody the spirit of stewardship. Stewardship involves sharing […]
Archives for December 2024
Photo: Academy students earn national recognition
Four students from Sacred Hearts Academy have been selected to represent Hawaii next year in the American Choral Directors Association’s National Honor Choir for boys and girls in grades 5-7. Emalani Burns, Bella Kuvac and Kyra Tong, class of 2031, and Taely-Rae Kuamoo-Rivera, class of 2032, were among nine students from across the state chosen […]
Photo: Illuminating loved ones with St. Francis Healthcare System
St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii held its 45th annual “Light Up a Memory” tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 6 at the Kupuna Village courtyard on its Liliha campus, honoring loved ones who have died. People were invited to request a snowflake ornament on which the names and photos of family members or friends who have passed […]
Photo: A celebration of Mary in downtown Honolulu
The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation in the Diocese of Honolulu, was celebrated statewide Dec. 9 — one day after its usual date on the calendar. The second Sunday of Advent also fell on Dec. 8 this year, and it is deemed more important in the liturgical calendar. At the […]
Photos: Pearson Place has new home, but same mission
The Pearson Place Pregnancy Resource Center celebrated its relocation to the Liliha Professional Building with an open house and blessing Dec. 7 by Bishop Larry Silva. The center was previously situated above the Daughters of St. Paul bookstore in downtown Honolulu. Its new office includes a reception area, two meeting rooms and a break room […]
Christmas octave extends reflection on Jesus’ birth
By D.D. Emmons OSV News For most people, the significance of events like Easter and Christmas cannot be absorbed in one day. It’s like trying to comprehend the grandeur of the Grand Canyon in a brief visit or St. Peter’s Basilica in one walk-through. It’s not possible. We have to return. So it is with […]
Pontiff urges Christians to remember past, current persecution
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Christians in Japan should keep alive the memory of the persecution their ancestors endured for their faith and should also pray for Christians suffering persecution around the world today, Pope Francis said. Meeting Nov. 30 with members of the Hidden Christians Research Association, the pope led […]
Newly appointed cardinals called to build unity
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Becoming a cardinal is an insistent call to put Jesus at the center of one’s life, to love the poor as he did and to strengthen the bonds of unity within the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said as he created 21 new cardinals from 17 nations. […]
Poem: The gift of Christmas
By Guy Lee Special to the Herald No 2024 A.D. and B.C. No Santa Claus and Easter bunny No hymns that church organs thunder No carols showing our wonder No Sacramento and San Francisco No Santa Cruz and San Antonio Without Christmas – Lower wine production Smaller tax deduction Lower retail sales Fewer family tales […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s quiz: Dec. 20, 2024
Hark, the “Harold” angels sing! (See what I did there?) Enjoy this special holiday quiz. No matter how you spell it, it’s always “Merry Christmas!” 1) MELE KALIKIMAKA! Every Christmas since 1982, a different European country or region has donated a large Christmas tree to be placed in St. Peter’s Square. Where is this year’s […]