Special to the Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Parish in Waialae-Kahala has a newly activated bereavement ministry that offers consolation and support to those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. The “Healing Hearts” ministry offers an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through Scripture, prayer, reflection […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 8, 2024
All hail, Haroldonians! As the island autumn air turns brisker, grab a cup of tea and put on your woolen socks. Time to warm up with a new quiz! 1) SACRED ARCHITECTURE Which of these churches is NOT a papal basilica? a) St. John Lateran b) St. Peter’s c) St. Mary Major d) St. Mark’s […]
Sheina Marie Querido Kekoa: Volunteer work becomes vocation
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald The other week, my sister Juliet came home from Arizona. The first thing she wanted to do was to visit Franciscan Sister Grace Jose Capellas at Hale Meleana. She wanted to tell her that due to her encouragement in high school choir, […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Purgatory readies us for heaven
Question corner Q: When I was evangelical, we said a “saved” person went immediately to heaven at death. In a recent homily our priest said most Christians, including himself, will likely go to purgatory at death. How can Jesus’ shed blood pay for a person’s sins, but the person doesn’t go to heaven at death? […]
Christina Capecchi: ‘This Old House’: Catholic edition
Twenty Something There was a time when Katherine Louise DeGroot didn’t consider quiet suburbs or small towns. She was a city girl, thank you very much, and it suited her work as a nanny and a photographer. Katherine was always on the go, hustling to book the next gig, racing to beat the clock. It […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Trusting in God is hard, but vital
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kings 17:10-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 The First Book of Kings furnishes this weekend’s first reading from the Scriptures. Political governance, in the minds of the ancient Hebrews, was not the chief function of their kings. Rather, their kings’ primary duty was assuring the nation’s faithfulness to God and […]
Effie Caldarola: Graveyards offer reflection, connection
Commentary How do you lose a casket? My friend hasn’t figured that out, but eventually, as Julian of Norwich assures us, all was well. We lived in Alaska then, and my friend’s widowed mother had joined their family there as she aged. She was a lovely woman. Before her final home in Alaska, when she […]
Michael R. Heinlein: Prayers offer focus after Communion
Commentary What do we do when we return to the pew after receiving holy Communion? Having welcomed the Lord of the universe into our own corner of it, in the most humble yet profound of ways, how should our prayer be directed? For years, I’d attempt various strategies hoping to make the most of this […]
A letter from Bishop Larry Silva on the importance of voting
Election day is near, a day of great importance for our country. All parishioners are urged to vote after prayerfully considering the issues and candidates. We call your attention to Bishop Silva’s letter in this regard, also published on the diocesan website. Click here to see a PDF version of the letter. Oct. 15, 2024 […]
A faithful citizen’s guide to voting in Hawaii
By Eva Andrade Special to the Herald Voting is not only a civic duty but, as Catholics, a responsibility to engage in the electoral process with a heart aligned to our faith. The document “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops calls it a “moral obligation.” (FC#13) With Hawaii […]
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