While searching for a strategy to deal with a murderous band of thugs, called the Islamic State by some, the nation’s leadership must evaluate how this strategy will be implemented. The Islamic State poses a perplexing question because it is not a nation upon which we can declare war. It is a large group of […]
Serra Club to host priest appreciation dinner
The Serra Club of Honolulu invite all priests living in Hawaii at a gala appreciation dinner at the Hale Koa Hotel at 6 p.m., Oct. 14. Diocesan, religious order, military and visiting priests are welcome. Reservations must be made by Oct. 1 by contacting Serran June Brieske at 836-3080 or by email at thebrieskes1@juno.com. Founded […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 12, 2014
Hola, quizzicals! There’s a lot going on as we dive into September. On the liturgical calendar are the feasts of the Holy Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows. It’s also the season for sports and football fans. I’ve sprinkled some questions below related to those themes. 1) Saints The “Three Holy Hierarchs” honored by the […]
Newman Center hosting presentations on aging
The Newman Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa is hosting Issues on Aging, three presentations on growing older, 7-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, 23 and 24. On Sept. 22, Sister Joanne Dehmer, a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, will speak about aging with wisdom, grace and compassion. She will address the spiritual […]
Manaolana | Sidebar: Sept. 12, 2014
Quote “It was not our goal to inspire others, although we may have. … You never know who you will touch or connect with.” | Christina Jackson, the mother of 16-year-old Kara Jackson, an altar server from Middleton, Ohio, who is on a mission to serve at Mass in all 50 states. Kara, who has […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: The paradox of faith
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. As we do so, it’s important to transport ourselves back to the days of Roman rule when the Apostles walked the earth with Jesus. Imagine death sentences being commonplace and the type of execution a warning and a deterrent. Then, image that […]
Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: What is a conscience?
YOUCAT*: Conscience is the inner voice in a man that moves him to do good under any circumstance and to avoid evil by all means. At the same time it is the ability to distinguish the one from the other. In the conscience God speaks to man. [1776-1779] Deep down within us we sense God’s […]
Manaolana | Building bridges: Pope helps launch worldwide student social network
VATICAN CITY — The wisdom of “It takes a village to raise a child” has been lost as kids are either overprotected by permissive parents or neglected, Pope Francis said. “The educational partnership has been broken” as families, schools and society are “no longer united together for the child,” he said Sept. 4 after holding […]
Office for Social Ministry: The harvest is plentiful
Aloha, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” —Matthew 9:37 The harvest season calls us to reflect on how the social ministry of providing nourishing food for all is grounded in our faith and a cultural connection to food and malama aina, care for the land. On Sept. 11 and 12, Oahu’s North […]
Manaolana | Christina Capecchi: The 20-something decorator
When my cousin Emily moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood this June, it marked her 10th home in five years, a residential whiplash involving sweat, tears and 11 roommates. But it was also a notable first: Emily’s first time living alone. Six hundred square feet, all hers. Where to begin, what […]
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