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 […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 14, 2025
Happy Valentine’s Day, Heraldites! Can you feel the love in my latest quiz? 1) SAINTS Which statement about Sts. Cyril and Methodius, whose feast day is Feb.14, is true? a) They were companions of St. Valentine. b) They translated the Bible into the Cyrillic language of Eastern Europe. c) They were among the first missionaries […]
Commentary: Revive aloha spirit with faith in action
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald Happy Valentine’s Day, dear readers of the Herald! To mark the occasion, I wanted to reflect on love in the broader context of our community, rather than love within individual relationships — the typical focus of Valentine’s Day. Looking around our islands, it is easy to see how […]
Mary Duddy: Hold onto your faith, no matter what
The married life Recently I went to visit my daughter’s family in Seattle. One windy, overcast day, my daughter, granddaughter and I took a walk along the shore of the Puget Sound in Olympic Park. Suddenly my 5-year-old granddaughter exclaimed, “There’s a seal!” Sure enough, there was a large, black seal shaking his head vigorously […]
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