January certainly lives up to its name. We inherited the word from the ancient Romans who started the calendar year commemorating Janus, a mythological fellow depicted as having two faces since he looked to the past and to the future. He was the god of transitions, presiding over the beginning and ending of conflict. That […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Jan. 31, 2014
I love February, Heraldites. Its transition from winter to spring makes me want to sing. I hope you are as excited about the new month as I am about presenting you with this new quiz. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Andrew Corsini, whose feast is celebrated Feb. 4? a) He […]
Annual schools conferences to honor 31 educators for years of service
The Hawaii Catholic Schools Annual Conference for Catholic Educators, Jan. 31 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, will honor 18 Oahu Catholic school educators marking 20, 30, 40 and 60 years of service. Neighbor island events will honor two educators on Kauai, four on Maui and seven on the Big Island. Being recognized for 60 […]
Manaolana | Sidebar: Jan. 31, 2014
Quote “We are part of the community, part of God’s family, and we have responsibilities for each other. Those who are suffering and those who are poor have a special claim on our love.” | Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, speaking to more than 1,500 people Jan. 19 at New York Encounter 2014, a three-day […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Keep the faith
The night before one of my games, I remember praying and feeling guilty for asking God to allow my team to win. So instead, I asked God to help everyone play the best that they deserved. Immediately, I felt peace. I came to realize, originally I wanted God to invoke his power for me at […]
Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: How is Baptism administered?
YOUCAT*: The classical form of administering Baptism is the threefold immersion of the candidate in the water. Usually, however, water is poured three times over the head of the candidate, while the minister of the sacrament speaks the words, “(Name), I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of […]
Heralding back: Jan. 31, 2014
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Jan. 31, 1964 Ladies of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pearl City, are seen preparing the bar-b-que sticks of tasty beef for the Mardi Gras Carnival to be held by the parish at 1425 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City the evenings of February 7 and 8. […]
Diocesan Pastoral Council received five new members at fall meeting
The Diocesan Pastoral Council, Bishop Larry Silva’s 16-member, mostly-lay advisory group, welcomed five new members at its fall meeting, Sept. 13-14. The new members are Lana Vargas representing Leeward Oahu, Cynthia Miller representing West Big Island, Jody Montel representing East Big Island, Marianist Brother Thomas Spring, representing religious congregations of men, and Father Konelio Faletoi […]
Photos: Praying for unity
Leaders from Hawaii Christian churches gathered with Bishop Larry Silva, bottom left photo, for a Taize Prayer service Jan. 24 at the Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish in Manoa. Hundreds of faithful from different Christian denominations joined them for an hour of meditative chants, petitions, Scripture reading and reverencing of the cross. Bishop Silva hosted the […]
Michael Rockers | Commentary: Our Catholic schools — simple, not easy
When I was young and would whine about having to attend Mass or help around the house, my dad would often tell me that “Doing God’s will is simple, not easy.” That phrase comes to mind as we observe Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) and celebrate our Hawaii Catholic Schools. Our schools have a […]
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