A person prayed the rosary May 8 in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (Lola Gomez / CNS) Catholic social tips Our church began dedicating the month of October to the rosary in the 16th century, following Pope Pius V’s declaration of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on Oct. 7. Three hundred […]
Reflection: Mental health as a path to holiness
By Anthony SelvanathanSpecial to the Herald Our lives here in the islands are full of majestic beauty — whether it be the cerulean ocean and the lush green mountains that surround us; the warmth of our culturally diverse communities; or the blessings of our rich Catholic faith. Yet even in the midst of such gifts, […]
Talk story: Helping the poor is a ministry for all
A banner for last year’s World Day of the Poor hangs from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (Pablo Esparza / CNS) Office for Social Ministry “Whenever we encounter a poor person, we cannot look away, for that would prevent us from encountering the face of the Lord […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 26, 2025
Greetings and salutations, my quizzically inclined friends! ’Tis the season of pumpkin spice lattes and pigskin prognostications. Enjoy my latest trivialities! 1) CHURCH HISTORY By what name were the earliest followers of Jesus known? a) Neo-catechumenates b) People of the Way c) Mystigogists d) Theofilus Christus 2) SCRIPTURE Which of the following women in Scripture […]
Mary Adamski: Diversity is a blessing
A statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe is seen on the grounds of St. Peter Indian Mission Catholic School on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Bapchule, Arizona. (Bob Roller / OSV News / 2024) View from the pew I’m back from a sojourn into a different part of our country and immersion in a […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Openness to children has multiple meanings
Question corner Q: As a divorced, over-50 Catholic man with an annulment, I met a Catholic woman my age with the same history of divorce and annulment. After dating for a while we began to talk about marriage and went to see our priest. He asked if we were open to the idea of having […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Judge life by God’s standards
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Amos 6:1a, 4-7; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; Luke 16:19-31 The Book of Amos provides this weekend’s first reading. The book itself states that it was written during the reign of King Uzziah of Judah, or between 783 and 742 BC. It was a time of tranquility and prosperity. No wars troubled […]
Sarah and David Herrmann: Empowering kids to fix their problems benefits everyone
Embracing family Most parents dread certain predictable situations with their kids: undone chores, postponed homework, bedtime drama, oversleeping, laundry on the floor, dirty dishes in the sink or forgotten school items. As Dr. Phil often said, “The best predictor of future behavior is relevant past behavior.” If our children keep repeating these behaviors and we […]
Reflection: Remembering to love amid violence
By Anthony SelvanathanSpecial to the Herald Sirens wail. Breaking news alerts flash across our screens. Another shooting. Another stabbing. Another life cut short. In recent weeks, we have seen a heartbreaking rise in violence: the killing of Charlie Kirk, tragic school shootings and growing gun violence in our own communities. At the same time, families […]
Greg Erlandson: Nature’s resilience in wake of wildfire offers sign of hope
Commentary It has been almost eight months since fire rained down upon the Pacific Palisades, destroying more than 6,800 houses and businesses and turning this Pacific Ocean overlook into a smoldering wasteland. I have visited the lot where my in-laws’ family house stood several times, and the desolation continues to impress itself on my emotions. […]
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