THE HUMAN SIDE “Who is my neighbor?” asks a scribe (Lk 10:29). Christ replies with the parable of the good Samaritan. After hearing this parable repeatedly, I thought I knew its full meaning. I was wrong! The person who helps the man left for dead is a Samaritan. In the eyes of the Jews, Samaritans […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: You can’t take it with you
26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Amos 6:1a, 4-7; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; Luke 16:19-31 The Book of Amos is the source of this weekend’s first reading. The book itself states that it was written during the reign of King Uzziah of Judah, or between 783 and 742 BC. The realities existed, as described by Amos. The […]
Talk story: The cry of the poor, the cry of the earth
OFFICE OF SOCIAL MINISTRY “The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace love and beauty.” (Pope Francis’ closing prayer in “Laudato Si’,” the pope’s […]
Holy hour to open 100th year celebration of Fatima miracle
A holy hour and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7-8 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace will open the universal 100th anniversary celebration of “the miracle of the sun” at Fatima, Portugal. The miracle of the sun refers to an event which took place on Oct. 13, 1917, […]
Pastors encouraged to attend Big Island interfaith summit on family homelessness
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Big Island’s County of Hawaii is coordinating an interfaith “summit” on family homelessness and a Catholic priest on the planning committee is strongly encouraging fellow pastors and parish outreach coordinators and volunteers to attend. The Hawaii Island Interfaith Coalition of Family Homelessness Summit is 9 a.m.-2 p.m., […]
Father John Catoir: What does God do for you?
God loves you and gives you spiritual gifts. The Letter of James states, “Every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father” (Jas 1:17). God gives you the Holy Spirit. Jesus tells his disciples that the Father “will give you another Advocate to be with you always” (Jn 14:16). His presence includes […]
Knights keep graves clean at forgotten cemetery
By Sebastian Lopez Special to the Herald There is an old cemetery in Waianae, off the beaten path. It is tucked away behind commercial buildings and surrounded by homes in the area. Kaupuni Place runs along the makai side. Kaupuni Street and a couple houses are north of it. Many graves have sunk over the […]
Official notices: Sept. 23, 2016
Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] September 24, 10:00 am, Memorial Mass for Deceased Classmates of St. Louis High School Class of 1954, Mystical Rose Oratory, Kaimuki; 5:00 pm, Mass and Installation of Reverend Chacko Muthootil, M.F. as Pastor of St. Rita Parish, Haiku. September 25, 9:00 am, Mass […]
Marianist Father Lawrence Mann | 1916-2016
Pastor, teacher served Isles more than 30 years Society of Mary Father Lawrence Mann, who served several assignments as a parish priest and teacher on Oahu totaling more than three decades, died Sept. 1 in Cupertino, California, at age 100. He was a Marianist for 83 years and a priest for 71 years. Over the […]
Fire and dedication are part of Kekaha parish’s 75-year history
By Chantal A. Duarte Special to the Herald In 1941, Sacred Hearts Father Raphael Smulders, looking to build a church on Kauai’s west side, negotiated an exchange with Kekaha Plantation of a parcel of land owned by the church for property more centrally located. On January 21, 1941, in the hundredth year of the […]
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