VATICAN CITY — The four Missionaries of Charity murdered March 4 in Yemen “are the martyrs of today,” Pope Francis said. “They gave their blood for the church.”
To build a ‘culture of life’
Building a “culture of life” in the Islands, in which human dignity is respected in all its “beauty” from conception to natural death, begins with a solid understanding of church teachings and a proactive attitude, said the keynote speaker at the diocese’s inaugural Catholics Reaffirming Life Symposium.
Maui parish’s food ministry has fed a multitude in 25 years
WAILEA, Maui — Bishop Larry Silva recalled the biblical story of loaves and fishes at the 25th anniversary celebration of Hale Kau Kau — the “no questions asked” meals program for the hungry at St. Theresa Parish in Kihei.
Go to confession
VATICAN CITY — Go to confession. Soon. For Pope Francis, the Year of Mercy is all about sharing the experience of God’s mercy with others. But first, he wants people to experience it themselves, in the confessional.
Father Napoleon Andres, Missionaries of our Lady of La Salette: Closer to the heart of God
I remember that whenever any one of us seven children did something wrong at home, we would all hide and not say anything. My parents would ask, “Who broke this glass?” But, because we were ashamed, we couldn’t look straight at them. We were afraid to admit our fault because our pride was hurt that we did something wrong. Because of this, there were times when we turned our hearts away from our mom and dad feeling far away from them. Little did we understand that they still loved us.
A joyful spirit at fourth annual schools choral festival
The Maryknoll Community Center gym filled with the joyful sounds of 11 school choirs March 4 at the Hawaii Catholic Schools’ fourth annual choral festival. This year’s theme was “One Ohana: Love is Our Mission.”
Mary Adamski: As salaam alaikum
VIEW FROM THE PEW “If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough.” That’s just one of the uncountable adages, proverbs and witticisms that come frothing to the top of the deep pool of ethnic memory as St. Patrick’s Day approaches. The poetry and music, the long-winded blessings concluding with “May the good Lord […]
Canonization of Mother Teresa set for approval
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will preside over a consistory to approve the canonization of five men and women, including Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, the Vatican announced. The March 15 consistory will also determine the approval of the canonization of Argentine “gaucho priest,” Blessed Jose Gabriel del Rosario […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz
Easter is just a hop, skip and jump away, quizzicals. I hope your journey through Lent this year has deepened your faith. Looking forward to celebrating “Resurrection Day” with you — and seeing how you do on the following quiz. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Ansovinus, whose feast day is […]
Oscar-winning ‘Spotlight’ not an anti-Catholic film, Vatican newspaper says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Vatican newspaper said the Oscar-winning film, “Spotlight,” is not anti-Catholic. “It is not an anti-Catholic movie, as has been written, because the film succeeds in giving voice to the alarm and deep pain” experienced by the Catholic faithful when a team of investigative newspaper reporters […]
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