Question corner Q: What scriptural basis is there for praying for the dead, for their repose, or for praying to the dead, for their intercessions? And in a related way, what scriptural basis is there for the Catholic practice of “relics,” such as saving a person’s bone fragments? My Protestant friends say these practices are […]
Christina Capecchi: Practice self-care by planning ahead
Twenty Something Growing up on a small farm, vacations were rare for Liz Gilbert. But one summer her parents enlisted a neighbor to tend to their goats and chickens so the Gilberts could retreat to the beach for a week. The morning they departed, Liz’s mom stripped her bed, washed the sheets and neatly remade […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Hard times inspire calls to be faithful
Second Sunday of Advent Baruch 5:1-9; Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11; Luke 3:1-6 The Book of Baruch, the source of this Advent’s weekend first biblical reading, is relatively brief, only five chapters. It also is among the books called the Apocrypha by Protestant scholars. As such it does not appear in the King James Version of the […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Jubilee year will be celebration of hope
Catholic Social Tips As we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent and of the liturgical year, the church prepares to commemorate the 2025th anniversary of the incarnation of our Lord. Pope Francis calls us to be “pilgrims of hope.” Our Holy Father says, “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us […]
Michael R. Heinlein: Eucharist provides a lesson in waiting
Commentary Learning to wait is an important skill to acquire. I am reminded of its importance almost daily as I help my young children come to understand it — and, of course, in that process come to understand it more and more in my own life, too. “Patience is a virtue” I heard so much […]
Catholic Charities Hawaii to undergo leadership transition
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald After more than five years of leadership, Rob Van Tassell will step down in January as president and chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Hawaii. Van Tassell joined CCH in 2019 and notched several significant achievements during his tenure, according to a press release. Two affordable senior housing developments, […]
A celebration of community
The Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement marks 25 years of bringing young people in Hawaii together By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Being part of a supportive network can play a crucial role in helping people thrive in their faith and in the church. For the past 25 years, the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement has […]
Prayers for the Advent season
Hawaii Catholic Herald FIRST SUNDAY On the first Sunday of Advent, the family gathers to bless the wreath. The leader, usually the father, sprinkles the wreath with holy water. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. Leader: Let us pray. O God, all things are made […]
How to make the most of Advent
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald Have you ever noticed how much time you spend waiting during the day? Whether it’s being stuck in traffic, standing in line at the store, waiting for your computer to turn on or waiting for the latest Netflix show to load, it’s easy to feel impatient. I imagine […]
Official notices: Nov. 22, 2024
Bishop’s schedule Nov. 18-22, annual Convocation of Priests, Prince Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu. Nov. 24, 3:30 p.m., Mass for the 25th anniversary of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement of the Vietnamese Holy Martyrs Catholic Community, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu. Nov. 26, 9:30 a.m., Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council (virtual). Nov. 28, 9 a.m., Thanksgiving Day Mass, […]
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