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Father John Catoir: Our duty to those who doubt

01/28/2016 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Recently, I received a letter from a person desperate because his brother left the church in anger, saying a lot of what the church teaches is a myth. I told the person I would pray for the situation. But I imagine there are a lot of similar situations out there. Here are a few […]

Brother Jeremy Sabugo, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary: My parents’ first response

01/28/2016 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

On the day that I told my parents (Teodorico and Lourdes Sabugo) that I wanted to be a religious brother, they were thrilled and delighted. Quite frankly, I doubt they were surprised. Apparently, they were aware of how important the church was to me and how I found meaning not only through my home parish of St. Michael’s in Waialua, but beyond.

Kathleen T. Choi: Remembering all the victims

01/14/2016 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

IN LITTLE WAYS This year, as the anniversary of Roe v. Wade approaches, my thoughts are with the mothers. As a teenager, I never had to face telling my parents I was pregnant. However, I remember other secrets I kept and the panic I felt when I thought they’d find out. I can easily imagine […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: Who checks deacon homilies?

01/14/2016 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

QUESTION CORNER Q: At Mass recently, I was stunned by a statement made by the deacon who was giving the homily. That has made me wonder whether deacons have sole independence when preparing remarks or if the priest exercises oversight. (City of origin withheld) A: On the parish level, the pastor has the ultimate responsibility […]

Sister Joseph Mary Cefra, SSCC: From under the Kukui tree

01/14/2016 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald The day my sister got married, my father asked, “Who is next?” I responded, “Me!” His joy turned into disappointment tinted with a bit of anger when I told him I was of age. I was 26 then and had already been […]

Manaolana | Christina Capecchi: Tackling the new year one heroic minute at a time

01/14/2016 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

TWENTY SOMETHING Oprah Winfrey has joined Weight Watchers, which means she is not only a card-carrying, point-counting member of the weight-loss club, she is also a part owner. That’s how you do it when you’re Oprah: You go big (“you get a car, you get a car, you get a car”) or you don’t bother. […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: ‘Do whatever he tells you’

01/14/2016 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

The kingdom of Israel, carefully crafted by King David and given glory by David’s son Solomon, split after Solomon’s death in a power duel among would-be successors. Two kingdoms then formed. Weakened, dismembered and chronically unsure as to national mission, the two kingdoms both were easy prey to aggressive outsiders.

Effie Caldarola: The Year of Mercy: an opportunity

01/14/2016 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

FOR THE JOURNEY January can be a drag, a real letdown. The remaining Christmas cookies are stale crumbs and the tree, once so respected, has been ingloriously dragged out of the house to be recycled into mulch. One by one, the Christmas lights in the neighborhood have gone out, as if some festive power grid […]

Father John Catoir: Inspiration for the New Year

01/14/2016 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Another year is at our doorstep. When you begin to think about the new adventures you’ll embark on during this New Year, try to make Jesus Christ the centerpiece. To accomplish this, I’d like to share some thoughts with you.