Question corner Q: When I was evangelical, we said a “saved” person went immediately to heaven at death. In a recent homily our priest said most Christians, including himself, will likely go to purgatory at death. How can Jesus’ shed blood pay for a person’s sins, but the person doesn’t go to heaven at death? […]
Christina Capecchi: ‘This Old House’: Catholic edition
Twenty Something There was a time when Katherine Louise DeGroot didn’t consider quiet suburbs or small towns. She was a city girl, thank you very much, and it suited her work as a nanny and a photographer. Katherine was always on the go, hustling to book the next gig, racing to beat the clock. It […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Trusting in God is hard, but vital
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kings 17:10-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 The First Book of Kings furnishes this weekend’s first reading from the Scriptures. Political governance, in the minds of the ancient Hebrews, was not the chief function of their kings. Rather, their kings’ primary duty was assuring the nation’s faithfulness to God and […]
Effie Caldarola: Graveyards offer reflection, connection
Commentary How do you lose a casket? My friend hasn’t figured that out, but eventually, as Julian of Norwich assures us, all was well. We lived in Alaska then, and my friend’s widowed mother had joined their family there as she aged. She was a lovely woman. Before her final home in Alaska, when she […]
Michael R. Heinlein: Prayers offer focus after Communion
Commentary What do we do when we return to the pew after receiving holy Communion? Having welcomed the Lord of the universe into our own corner of it, in the most humble yet profound of ways, how should our prayer be directed? For years, I’d attempt various strategies hoping to make the most of this […]
Mary Adamski: ‘Ave Maria’ and the political rally
View from the pew This has been a month in which we have endured stress from many different perspectives. It has been a time of ever-escalating warfare which brings anxiety even though it is on the other side of the globe. We are also in a state of escalating apprehension as we count down to […]
Talk story: St. Marianne’s legacy endures across Hawaii and beyond
Office for Social Ministry “At a time when little could be done for those suffering from this terrible disease, Marianne Cope showed the highest love, courage and enthusiasm. She is a shining energetic example of the spirit of her beloved Saint Francis.” (Pope Benedict XVI, canonization of St. Marianne Cope of Molokai; Oct. 21, 2012) […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 25, 2024
Here’s your latest Catholic quiz, Heraldistas. No tricks! All treats! 1) SCRIPTURE In the Gospel reading (Mk 10:46-52) for Oct. 27, what was the name of the blind man cured by Jesus on the road to Jericho? a) Zacchaeus b) Bartimaeus c) Saul d) Barabbas 2) FAMOUS CATHOLICS Thomas Merton, writer, theologian and social activist, […]
Annie Chee, St. John Vianney Parish School: Love, laughter and connections
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald For nearly 30 years, I’ve been closely connected to St. John Vianney School. Over the years, I’ve worn many hats, from serving on the school board to working there and being a parent. What makes this community special is the people — […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Adding context to the ‘fall’ of Satan
Question corner Q: Why did God send Lucifer down to earth to live and rule among his beloved creations? (New Jersey) A: I don’t think we can say that God truly sent the devil — also known as Lucifer, or later as Satan — down to earth in quite the way your question envisions. While […]
