Twenty Something St. Therese of Lisieux is getting the Disney treatment thanks to a talented Catholic artist. Fabiola Garza, 37, a character artist for Disney Creative Group in Orlando, Florida, brought six female saints to life in her stunning new picture book “Princesses of Heaven,” published by Word on Fire Spark. The book was a labor of love for the night […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Jesus guides us despite our flaws
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Ezekiel 2:2-5; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6 The Book of Ezekiel furnishes the first reading. The prophet speaks in the first person. He says that he literally heard God speaking to him. God told Ezekiel that he was sending him to the Israelites, who had rebelled against God’s holy law, […]
Mary Duddy: Seeds of faith grow in their own time
The married life In a small farming town in North Carolina, Siler City, I once had the opportunity to teach a child about our Catholic faith. The experience helped me appreciate how much Our Lord values every child, and how important our modest efforts for them can be. Siler City is the town where Aunt […]
Laura Kelly Fanucci: God calls us to sway with life’s changes
Commentary Watch what parents do when they pick up a baby. Whether a swaddled newborn, a smiling infant or a squirmy toddler, parents start to sway when they hold their child. Swaying is our primal rhythm, the instinct to move in order to calm and comfort. Slow, steady rocking can soothe a baby, relax their […]
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: Discipleship can be messy and flawed
Commentary We all like things neat, uncomplicated and in good order. But as we step over the threshold into the virtual world created by artificial intelligence, it seems to me that inclination may be more problematic than ever. Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen a number of images circulating on social media. A baby […]
Talk story: Eucharist enriches, empowers us to serve as one ohana
Office for Social Ministry “Jesus calls us to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, visit the sick and imprisoned. We know they are all around us, crying out for our love.” (Bishop Larry Silva’s homily at the Eucharistic Congress Mass June 8 at the Co-Cathedral of St. […]
Mary Adamski: Aloha spirit helps us respect others’ dignity
View from the pew Writing about religions in our community was my thing for years. So recent stories in the secular press, which now rarely gives an inch of space to faith, stimulated a strong urge to write. At first my intended venue was the “letters to the editor” section rather than this Catholic […]
Blessed Sacrament Father Victor ‘Junvic’ Diolata Jr.: Inspired by priest’s care, driving lessons
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Father Diolata is a priest of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. He is 26 years professed and 20 years ordained. He is the seventh in his family among six brothers and four sisters. He will be leaving Mary, Star of the […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 21, 2024
Someone once said,“Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June.” As we move into those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, I’ll wager this quiz will be a tough act to follow as well. 1) SACRAMENTS What is “viaticum”? a) Oil used for confirmation b) Communion given to the dying c) The term for […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Yoga is in gray area, reiki is off-limits
Question Corner Q: Can you explain the church’s teachings about yoga and reiki? Recently a priest gave a presentation in which he said that, to avoid the devil, Catholics should also avoid things like palm readers and ouija boards. He also mentioned yoga and reiki. I’ve practiced yoga on and off for many years and […]
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