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 […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Gaining God’s mercy brings clarity, insight
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52 The Book of Jeremiah provides this weekend’s first reading. A few facts about Jeremiah are known from the book itself. He was from Anatoth, a village only a few miles from Jerusalem, and he was the son of Hilkiah, a priest. He acted as […]
Effie Caldarola: We must recommit to caring for earth
Commentary On a dusky fall evening, I take a walk down a familiar neighborhood street. Ahead of me, a small deer looks my way at the same moment I spot him. Freezing, I realize he’s being followed by seven companions. They dash across the street and disappear into a backyard. I gaze into the yard, […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Remember to pray for those who mourn
Catholic Social Tips As Catholics, we have a liturgical dedication to pray for the souls in purgatory during November. I encourage you to pray not only for the dead but for those who mourn, too. The first year following the death of someone is so incredibly difficult. At the same time, life returns to normal […]
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