By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald When Alice McDermott began work on her most recent novel, “The Ninth Hour,” she had no intention of writing about Catholic nuns. “I was really displeased with myself when the first nun showed up in the first chapter,” she told those gathered to hear her speak on Sept. 21 […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Sharing the sumptuous banquet
WITNESS TO JESUS | 26TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Here is the prepared text of Bishop Larry’s Silva’s homily for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary time, delivered Sept. 28 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Honolulu, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the parish. We are all very painfully aware of a host […]
Talk story: Meeting migrant servants at the lower border
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “It is not just about migrants, it is about our humanity.” (Pope Francis, World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2019) During a recent mission trip to Tapachula, Mexico, we were blessed to break bread and talk story with migrant families, on the move amid life-threatening challenges. As we huddled in an […]
Liz Kelly: Meet Blessed Benedetta
COMMENTARY Three weeks ago, in Italy, an extraordinary young Italian woman was beatified: Blessed Benedetta Bianchi Porro. Truly a saint for our time — especially for young people who suffer from chronic or progressively debilitating illnesses and all those who care for them, specifically doctors — you will not regret getting to know her. Benedetta […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Stand firm and unwavering
27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4; 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14; Luke 17:5-10 This weekend’s first reading is from the Book of Habakkuk, a short work in comparison to the other prophets, only three chapters. In some cases, little is known about the author of a given book. In this case, the prophet identifies […]
Sister Dora R. Nuetzi, Maryknoll Sisters: Come, worship the Lord!
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald A lot of my life as a Maryknoll missionary in Hawaii centered around working with the people in the area of Kalihi on Oahu. I loved the cultural diversity there and easily made friends wherever I was. My first three years were […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Celebrating a decade of sainthood
CHURCH SOCIAL TIPS Although I was educated on the Mainland, the Sacred Hearts Sisters put the imprint of the Hawaiian spirit on all the students they served at Maria Regina School in Gardena, California. I remember during my first trip to Hawaii in 1984 that there was a mention of Father Damien during a tour […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: May I ever vote for a pro-abortion candidate? Should I stand or kneel at communion?
QUESTION CORNER Q: My family have all been cradle Catholics, but currently we are at odds. How can any Catholic vote for a Democrat who professes to be pro-abortion? How can Catholics look forward to someday meeting their Maker when they have voted into office those who will kill innocent human beings? (Pleasantville, Iowa) Q: […]
Effie Caldarola: Thoughts on humility
FOR THE JOURNEY I grew up near a small town that had a big Labor Day weekend celebration. For a farm kid, it rivaled Christmas for excitement. There were carnival rides, barkers hawking games, a big parade, an alumni dance at the local ballroom, contests of all kinds. The streets were closed to traffic, and […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Transforming anger into forgiveness
WITNESS TO JESUS This is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, delivered at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Wahiawa, on their parish patronal feast day, Sept. 15 “Drop dead, Dad!” Can you imagine the tremendous hurt involved for a father to hear these words […]
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