Our planet needs hope and joy. It needs what you have to give. Each of us must try to find a way to help others find encouragement and inspiration in this darkened world. When these insights hit me — and I concluded that one person can make a difference — it changed everything. In 1977, […]
Father William J. Byron SJ: Service and sacrifice
LOOKING AROUND Lent is a time to think about sacrifice and service. The generation of Americans who were kids during the Great Depression and in uniform during World War II tended to equate service with time in the military. As returning veterans, many went to college under the GI Bill of Rights and moved into […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Go and sin no more
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11 The first reading for this weekend in Lent is from the second part of Isaiah. When it was written, God’s people were facing many trials and tribulations. It was a bittersweet moment. After several generations of living in exile in Babylon, the people were free […]
Sister Katherine Francis Miller, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary: In all of life … aloha
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Vandana Narayan, SSCC Special to the Herald Before going to Sacred Hearts Academy, Sister Katherine Francis attended public school. Once a week after school, she and her sister Leah would walk about 30 minutes to and from St. Theresa Church for religious instruction. Whenever they went to morning Mass […]
Father Eugene Hemrick: Communication for our times
If truly embraced, Pope Francis’ message for the 50th World Communications Day, combined with the wisdom of Roman philosopher Cicero, can help the political world, the marketplace and the pulpit.
Father Kenneth Doyle: Why the Sunday Mass obligation?
Q: In the Bible, Jesus says: “Do this in memory of me.” But he doesn’t say that it has to be done every Sunday and holy day. So many young people are falling away from the church because of its rigidity. Please explain why we are obligated. (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Manaolana | Karen Osborne: Getting older means getting better
The other day, I was invited to play my violin with a real band at a live music festival. It’s an aspiration I’ve had since freshman year of high school, and it’s pretty high on my bucket list. Excited, I immediately started texting my musician friends from back then to tell them the good news.
Kathleen T. Choi: Back to the Box (A hymn before confession)
IN LITTLE WAYS CHORUS Back, back to the box, Got to get on my knees. Back, back, back to the box, Father, won’t you please Let me in, forgive my sin And set my sad soul free. Weekly Mass is a duty I know I should fulfill, But Sunday morning was cold and wet, And […]
Father John Catoir: The pope’s courage and his message to us
There are many opinions circulating about Pope Francis. Some say he’s too liberal, others say he stresses mercy too much over justice. Permit me to present a few facts about how the pope has performed his duties since assuming the chair of St. Peter. I hope it will help you to know him better.
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: The call to repent
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15, 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12, Luke 13:1-9 The Book of Exodus provides the first reading. It recalls the encounter between God and Moses at the burning bush. Moses is reported as tending his father-in-law’s flock. Suddenly an angel appeared and led Moses to a bush. The bush, although on […]
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