Office for Social Ministry “The journey from slavery to freedom that the people of Israel traveled, as narrated in the Book of Exodus, invites us to look at the reality of our time, so clearly marked by the phenomenon of migration, as a decisive moment in history to reaffirm not only our faith in a […]
Mary Adamski: It’s possible for everyone to get along
View from the pew Nearly 100 people came together to pray and worship God at Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish last month, but most of them were not Catholic. A group of men preparing to become deacons met this month to learn about some of the first people to bring Christianity to Hawaii — Protestant Congregational […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Rules, limits of receiving Communion
Question corner Q: Can a Catholic receive holy Communion twice in one day? Also, is it possible to ask to receive Communion outside of Mass under normal circumstances, or is this something that is only possible for the sick? (Scarsdale, New York) A: To start with the second part of your question, the short answer […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Union with God calls for plan, action
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 27:4-7; 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45 The Book of Sirach is the source of the first reading. Sirach does not appear in the King James, or authorized, version of the Bible, the translation used by most Protestant denominations. Protestants at times ask Catholics why Sirach “was added” to Catholic […]
Sarah and David Herrmann: Lifelong parenting calls for solid plan
Embracing family Yes, parenting gets easier — but only if we want it to get easier. Don’t give up or give in to your children’s demands, nagging or begging. Parenting gets easier, but it requires many choices to make that happen. It’s similar to the resolution of wanting to get into better shape or train […]
Effie Caldarola: A Christian Brother’s road to sainthood
Commentary He was an energetic farm boy from rural Wisconsin, walking daily to a one-room country schoolhouse where a single teacher taught all eight grades. Later, when James Miller taught high school as a De La Salle Christian Brother, he earned the nickname “Brother Fix-It” for the practical skills he brought from the farm and […]
Commentary: Try a new approach to Lenten sacrifice
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald As this edition of the Hawaii Catholic Herald precedes Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season, I thought it would be beneficial to provide some tips and tools for your spiritual toolbox so that we all can make the most of this Jubilee Year’s Lenten season. […]
Scott P. Richert: New perspective can revive faith
Commentary Like most Catholics, my family and I have a particular pew (or at least a section of pews) that we normally sit in. During the Christmas season, however, for daily Mass or my holy hour, I often sit in the front row on the far-left side, as you face the altar. At Sts. Peter […]
Talk story: Illness and suffering can bring us closer to God
Office for Social Ministry “Dear brothers and sisters: We are celebrating the 33rd World Day of the Sick in the Jubilee Year 2025, in which the church invites us to become ‘pilgrims of hope.’ ‘Hope does not disappoint’ (Rom 5:5); indeed, it strengthens us in times of trial. … Let us stop for a moment to […]
Commentary: How ‘pro-life’ are executive orders?
By Dawn Morais Webster Special to the Herald The actions of the new administration in Washington, D.C., are putting the faith of all Christians to the test. Once again Catholics helped Donald Trump win the highest office in the land. In 2020, Catholics split their votes between Trump and President Joe Biden pretty evenly. In […]
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