Supporters of traditional marriage between a man and a woman rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington June 26, shortly before the justices handed down a 5-4 ruling that states must license same-sex marriages. (CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters) WASHINGTON — In a landmark ruling, a divided Supreme Court June 26 said […]
All the earth sings God’s praise, but human activity is silencing it, pope says in his first encyclical
Pope Francis is shown praying at an Austro-Hungarian cemetery for fallen soldiers of World War I in Fogliano di Redipuglia, northern Italy, Sept. 13, 2014. (CNS photo) VATICAN CITY — The earth, which was created to support life and give praise to God, is crying out with pain because human activity is destroying it, […]
What you can do: the pope’s practical tips for helping the environment
St. Anthony School, Kailua, students sift sand at Kailua Beach to remove plastic particles. (HCH Parish and School News file photo) VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” is a call for global action as well as an appeal for deep inner conversion. He points to numerous […]
Manaolana | sidebar: July 3, 2015
Quote “I want them to know that their ministry is effective and that it is worth it. Thanks be to God they were there for me that day. They saved my son’s life.” | A McAllen, Texas, woman named Linda about the sidewalk counselors outside the abortion clinic three years ago who convinced her to […]
Manaolana | Street evangelists: Offering pamphlets and rosary beads to passers-by
BERKELEY, Calif. — It’s just before noon on a sunny Saturday on Berkeley’s Fourth Street, a busy boulevard of upscale cafes, shops and businesses. The gleaming Apple store is doing a bang-up business in the next newest thing; a steady stream of customers await tables at Bette’s Oceanview Diner, where weekend breakfast is a daylong […]
Father John Catoir: Cultivating an attitude of joy
My aim in my work is to encourage everyone I come into contact with to live a more joyful, optimistic life. In the face of all the troubles we face in this world today, I realize that this task can seem daunting to some. But I also know that everyone can do something positive to […]
Father Kenneth Doyle | Question corner: Is my son controlled by a ‘bad’ angel?
Q: My son, who is 19, has suffered from anxiety and depression since puberty, although it’s only recently that we have recognized it for what it is. He began using marijuana in his early teens, dropped out of school, struggled to hold a job and was very unstable. His girlfriend recently gave birth to their […]
Carolyn Y. Woo | Our global family: Take a vacation. God will cover for you
For many people around the world, summer means vacations. When I grew up in Hong Kong, we did not have the practice of family vacations. Early in my career, our family went to wherever I had a summer conference. It was not quite a vacation as I always spent part of the time away from […]
Blessed Serra described as a missionary ‘on fire’
SAN FRANCISCO — To Andrew Galvan, Blessed Junipero Serra is a stalwart of faith and mission worthy of the title “saint.” “He was all wood and nails. He was a tough dude. He fought, he defended, he wrangled, he was frustrated and he was frustrating,” Galvan told Catholic News Service. A descendant of tribal members […]
All creation sings God’s praise, but people are silencing it, pope says
A bronze statue of St. Francis of Assisi with a lamb stands in the Rose Garden at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in the saint’s hometown. Legend has it that St. Francis once threw himself among the garden’s bushes, hoping its thorns would rid him of a spell of doubt and temptation. Thorn-less […]
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