VIEW FROM THE PEW Much ado about something that pretty much passes us by out here in the tropics. That was my observation as various TV weatherpersons last week talked about the “last day of summer.” Despite assuming the scientific title of meteorologist, most of those cheery chroniclers of climate conditions did not display a […]
Father Boniface Sakala, diocesan priest: The heart of my priesthood
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I have only been in Hawaii for three months now, and I love being with the community at St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Church. Father Anthony Rapozo, the pastor, and his staff are so supportive. The people are full of life. […]
John Garvey: Blaming St. Junipero
INTELLECT AND VIRTUE California’s legislature now has it in for St. Junípero Serra, who has long been considered the founding father of the Golden State. Authorities let an angry mob tear down the Franciscan missionary’s statue in Los Angeles. Now they aim to lay at his feet all the offenses of the Spanish Empire and […]
Talk story: For our brothers and sisters in Haiti
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “In recent hours a strong earthquake has occurred in Haiti, causing numerous deaths, injuries and extensive material damage. I wish to express my closeness to those dear people who have been hard hit by the earthquake. As I raise my prayers to the Lord for the victims, I address a […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Sanitize, sanitize, sanitize!
WITNESS TO JESUS | 24ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time delivered Sept. 12 at St. Raphael Church, Koloa, on the occasion of the installation of the pastor. Sanitize, sanitize, sanitize! That is something we are quite accustomed to doing […]
Sarah and David Herrmann: Will parenting ever get easier?
EMBRACING FAMILY Throughout the year, many parents ask us questions, and we share faith-based parenting advice based on Love and Logic© and the Preventive System of St. John Bosco (Reason, Religion, Loving Kindness). We’d like to share one of these with you. Q: I am an exhausted mom. I can never keep up with school, […]
Mary Duddy: Family ties
THE MARRIED LIFE A marriage is not created in a vacuum. Individuals grow up in a family; families are part of a larger community; and in a Christian marriage, Christ is at the center of it all. In today’s society, however, Christian marriage and family life are under attack. We can all see signs of […]
Sister Merced Gumban, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: More than we can be
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald One of my favorite songs, and the favorite song of my students as well is “You Raise Me Up” sung by Josh Groban. It is such an encouraging and uplifting, faith-filled song. From Hawaii to San Francisco where I have been teaching […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: The source of wisdom
25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Wisdom 2:12, 17-20; James 3:16-4:3; Mark 9:30-37 The Book of Wisdom furnishes the first reading for this weekend. This book was written in an effort to say that being faithful to God, and indeed worshipping the One God of Israel, represented not superstition but the greatest human wisdom. To be […]
Greg Erlandson: When our children leave the faith
AMID THE FRAY Once upon a time, you may have prayed for your darling child to become a nun. Odds are you never prayed that she become a none. Gallup reported earlier this year that church membership by Americans has hit a historic low, falling for the first time below 50%. More disturbing is the […]
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