Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Despite encountering many problems, struggles and challenges — whether family, personal or work-related — I remain an optimistic person. I always look at the positive side of life. Of course, it is my personal relationship with God that keeps me moving and […]
OSV Editorial Board: Catholics must be strong witnesses of Christ’s love
Editorial If there’s anything we know from the first six weeks of the second Trump administration (let alone from his first term), it’s that the next four years are going to be a wild ride. Loved by some and hated by others, President Donald Trump is not a passive figure, and his newly reclaimed position […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Defining the types and severity of sins
Question corner Q: At a recent Mass, the priest talked about “mortal sin,” about which I’d previously heard, but then he mentioned “venial sins” and “temporal sins,” and even “sins of omission.” I’m not familiar with these, especially the last one. How can a person commit a sin without doing anything? A: Every sin represents […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: God is merciful, even when we stray
Fourth Sunday of Lent Joshua 5:9a, 10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 This weekend the church observes Laetare Sunday, the name being derived from the first word, in Latin, of the entrance antiphon. This word is “laetare,” or “rejoice.” The church rejoices that salvation, finalized in the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus, is near. Priests may […]
Mary Duddy: Bearing the cross of a loved one’s death
The Married Life Every family experiences a death in the family at one time or another. It is a hard cross to bear, but we can help each other bear the cross — like Simeon helped Jesus carry his cross, or Mary, his mother, who was present at the cross and shared his pain. Several […]
Elizabeth Scalia: Fasts of old remain fond memories
Commentary It’s OK, we can say it (you know it, and I know it): Compared to our Orthodox brethren and our Muslim friends, the Catholic idea of required fasting is — let me be diplomatic here — not terribly impressive. The Orthodox start fasting before Lent even begins, adapting a restrictive, very nearly vegan diet […]
Eva Andrade: Checking in on key measures as faithful citizens
Legislative report As Hawaii’s legislative session moves into its midpoint, lawmakers are considering a variety of bills that could significantly impact families, religious liberty and moral values. As people of faith, we are called to engage in these discussions, ensuring that laws uphold the dignity of human life, protect the family and preserve religious freedom. […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 14, 2025
How is your Lenten season going, quiz friends? Did you know that in some Eastern Orthodox churches, Lent is known as the season of “bright sadness”? Good luck on the latest challenge! 1) OCIA What is the name for the series of rites for adults who wish to be baptized which are celebrated in the third, […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Communion requires belief in Real Presence
Question corner Q: We know that Our Lord loves everyone and thus would want to be as close to each person as possible. Can non-Catholics receive holy Communion since this would help achieve the Lord’s ultimate desire to be within the heart and soul of every human being? My spouse is an Episcopalian and refuses […]
Christina Capecchi: Digging deeper dignifies others
Twenty Something I am a compliment-er by nature. Giving sincere, spontaneous compliments feels as comfortable to me as remarking on the weather — and brings me more joy. In high school, friends would quote my catchphrase “way to be.” On my wedding day, I relished the chance to compliment guests on how nice they looked. […]
