QUESTION CORNER Q: My son passed away recently at the age of 35. We held a memorial service for him since we could not have a funeral Mass. (He was not baptized as an infant — which was my decision, of course, not his.) I have been a Catholic all my life, have followed Christian […]
‘O come, let us adore him’
By Jem Sullivan Catholic News Service “Jesus was born in a humble stable, into a poor family. Simple shepherds were the first witnesses to this event. In this poverty heaven’s glory was made manifest. The church never tires of singing the glory of this night.” These words from the Catechism of the Catholic Church (No. […]
Church leaders seeking peace in Korea emphasize repentance and atonement
By Simone Orendain Catholic News Service Church leaders seeking peace on the Korean Peninsula emphasized the need for “repentance and atonement” between North Korea and South Korea. Clergy and laypeople from South Korea, the United States, Japan and other parts of the world also called for fewer military exercises between South Korea and the U.S. […]
Lego kit brings mystery of the Mass into homes around the world
By Kateri Schmidt Catholic News Service PAUL, Minn. — Stephen and Jennifer Maas’ family business, Domestic Church Supply Co., carries one product: a Lego kit that brings the mystery of the Mass into the living rooms of families around the world. “Father Leopold Celebrates Mass” began as a quirky passion project, but it has morphed […]
Children’s books that enrich the season
By Maria Morrow Catholic News Service One of the best ways that parents and children can get into the Christmas spirit is to spend time reading Christmas books! There are many excellent choices. Here are just a few that are definitely worth a look. “The Clown of God,” written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola is […]
COMMENTARY: Advent and the air raid siren song
By Christopher F. Johnson Special to the Herald On Dec. 1, at 11:45 hours Hawaiian Standard Time, I went through Hawaii’s first air raid warning test since my childhood. I, like everyone else in the Territory of Hawaii back then, had good reason to practice civil defense. The end of the war was not 10 […]
Vatican renews call for negotiated solution on Jerusalem
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Following days of violence and backlash after U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the Vatican appealed for “wisdom and prudence” to prevail. The Holy See “reiterates its own conviction that only a negotiated solution between Israelis and Palestinians […]
Big Island deacon’s memoir explores transformative wake of son’s death
A permanent deacon working at a Big Island parish has published a personal memoir of spiritual and societal transformation and of his eventual call to the diaconate triggered by the tragic death of his 26-year-old son 15 years ago in Missouri. “A Place for Us to Meet,” by Deacon Jim Dougherty, is available through Amazon […]
Pope explains why he didn’t call ‘Rohingyas’ by name
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM BANGLADESH — Well aware he was disappointing some people by not using the word “Rohingya” publicly in Myanmar, Pope Francis said his chief concern had been to get a point across, and he did. “If I would have used the word, the door would […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Rejoice, rejoice!
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 This weekend the church celebrates Gaudete Sunday, the name coming from the opening word of the Entrance Antiphon. In Latin, “gaudete” means “to rejoice.” Rejoicing is not indicated because Advent, and its stress on prayer and penance, is half completed, but rather […]
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