MAKANA’S HELPFUL HINTS Today’s first reading (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11) is one of my favorites. Time is such an incredible concept. It’s the measurement of life on earth. Without time, we wouldn’t exist. I saw a video that portrays a teacher telling his students that God must have created evil because God created everything. One student rejects […]
Manaolana | Lisa Gomes: Mary’s preeminent place
LISA’S CATECHISM CORNER YOUCAT*: Mary is the Mother of God. She was united with Jesus on earth as no other human being was or could be — in an intimacy that does not cease in heaven. Mary is the Queen of Heaven, and in her motherhood she is quite close to us. [972] In 1964, […]
Manaolana: Journey of a Catholic with same-sex attraction
This article is published at the request of Bishop Larry Silva. It was written by Jake Stanwood (not his real name), a 2012 college graduate, for the blog, “Think Catholic.” It is reprinted here with permission. “We love you no matter what sexual orientation you choose to live out.” These are the words of a […]
Diocesan Filipino Catholic Clubs’ 64th annual convention on Kauai
More than 200 delegates from across the state are expected to attend the 64th annual convention of the Diocesan Congress of Filipino Catholic Clubs, Nov. 14-16, at the Kauai Beach Resort Hotel. The theme of the event is “Go and bear witness to our faith.” The convention will feature workshops and prayer services, plus recognition […]
Father Kenneth Doyle | Question corner: Why won’t the church ordain women?
Q: As a practicing Catholic, what should be my answer when my Protestant friends ask me why my church does not ordain women to the priesthood? (City of origin withheld) A: Catholics believe that the ordained ministry has its origin in Christ’s choice of the Twelve Apostles. Why Jesus selected only males for this sacramental […]
Book signing at Na Mea for St. Marianne authors
Franciscan Sister M. Davilyn Ah Chick, right, and Dominican Sister Malia Dominica Wong will be signing their book, “A Walk with Saint Marianne Cope of Molokai: Reflections and inspirations from her life for our living,” 3-5 p.m., Sept. 28, at Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii at the Ward Warehouse in Honolulu. The public is invited. The […]
Obituary: Maryknoll Sister Helen Louise Gleason | 1929-2014
Missionary educator taught here for more than 30 years Maryknoll Sister Helen Louise Gleason, who spent half of her 63 years in religious life as a teacher in Hawaii parish schools, died Sept. 11 at Maryknoll Sisters Center, Maryknoll, New York. She was 85. Sister Helen was assigned to Hawaii three times, in 1956, 1980 […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 26, 2014
Happy autumn, Heraldians! It’s almost time for cooler climes. October is the month of the Holy Rosary and other festive feast days. Let’s see how well you fare with my quiz of timely Catholic trivia tidbits. 1) Saints Which disease did St. Therese of Lisieux, whose feast day is Oct. 1, die of in 1897? […]
Kathleen T. Choi | In little ways
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17) Oh no, I overslept! No time for anything formal, Lord. Thanks for a new day. Help me to serve you today. I especially ask for the gift of gratitude. Thank […]
Father John Catoir: Looking for God within
“Abide in me, as I also abide in you. A branch cannot bear fruit unless it abides in the vine. Neither can you, unless you abide in me” (John 15:4). This quote launched me on my journey toward the priesthood. I wanted my life to honor God and bear rich and abundant good fruit. After […]
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