“Would you consider being the pope?” was one of the questions asked by St. Francis School students during a visit by Bishop Larry Silva, Feb. 21. The bishop spent the morning talking with seniors at the Manoa campus as part of the “Bagels with Bishop” events sponsored by the Augustine Educational Foundation. (HCH photo Darlene […]
Viriditas: Father David Lupo, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The mystery of God When I was a child I was attracted to the trappings of church. There were the stained glass windows and the life-sized crucifix that the old Italian ladies would go up to and while rubbing the toe of Jesus, bless themselves by. There was also the incense, and the darkness. These […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Love no matter what
While volunteering at LA Youth Day 2013, I attended the workshop, “It’s All Good in God’s House.” We went through a group discussion and the first question was, “Have you ever been categorized or put in a box?” One of the adult chaperones stood up and shared instances of parishioners and parish leaders dismissing her […]
Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: What is the pope’s responsibility?
YOUCAT*: As successor of St. Peter and head of the college of bishops, the pope is the source and guarantor of the Church’s unity. He has the supreme pastoral authority and the final authority in doctrinal and disciplinary decisions. [880-882,936-937] The pope announced that he would resign at the end of February “due to advanced […]
Shock and admiration: Hawaii’s young Catholics react to Pope Benedict’s resignation
Mana‘olana asked some of Hawaii’s youth and young adult ministers what they thought of the impending papal transition. Here’s what some of them said. 1) How do you feel about Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation? “Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation was definitely a surprising moment (and even more surprising when I found out this hasn’t happened in […]
Local Sacred Hearts priest to help start new Tongan mission
Hawaii-born Sacred Hearts Father Clyde Guerreiro, recent pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows in Wahiawa and St. Damien Parish on Molokai, will travel to Tonga later this month to help start a new mission for the Sacred Hearts Fathers and Brothers. Over the next few months, Father Guerreiro and three other Sacred Hearts priests from […]
Photo: Good works and Marianist ways
Chaminade University honored three extraordinary people whose good works have not gone unnoticed in a special service Feb. 11 in Mystical Rose Oratory. From left: Senior Dominique Bocanegra received the Founder’s Award, which honors a Chaminade student whose generosity and spirit of faith exhibits a continuous commitment to Marianist values. Marianist Brother Jerry Bommer, Chaminade’s […]
Kupuna care: From cleaning to companionship, two Catholic volunteer programs tend to the needs of Oahu’s elderly
Eighty-one-year-old Florence sits at her dining room table, smiling brightly as she welcomes guests into her Wahiawa apartment. Her place is warm and welcoming, with the spirit of the sharp Puerto Rican grandmother radiating through every nook, cranny, tabletop flower, Spanish book, music CD and family photo in the room. She lives alone in this […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Third Sunday of Lent
God alone is your sure support Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9 In the first reading, from the Book of Exodus, Moses encounters God. Moses was tending his father-in-law’s flock when suddenly an angel appeared and led Moses to a bush. The bush, although on fire, did not burn. Then God — […]
Kathleen T. Choi: Right out loud
I once thought that silent prayer was the best prayer — no requests, no words, just a quiet lifting of the soul to her Maker. Then I read about indulgences and the spiritual practices connected with them. The rosary is listed with the instruction to pray aloud. Audible prayers are recommended for Stations of the […]
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