By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald As a local boy born and raised in the hustle and bustle of urban Honolulu, I must admit that I sometimes yearn for the “old Hawaii” that our kupuna often reminisce about. In search of a taste of what life as a Catholic in rural Hawaii was like, […]
Mary and Tom Duddy: Reliance on God uplifts long-married couples
The married life This weekend our parish will honor couples who have been married for 50 years or more. They will be recognized at the Saturday evening Mass with a special blessing, followed by a dinner in the parish center. What a great witness these couples are to us. I have been thinking about what […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Jewish marriages are valid in Catholic Church’s eyes
Question corner Q: In a recent article, you quoted the Code of Canon Law for what constitutes a valid nonsacramental marriage. I’m not sure if you know this, but the Jewish marriage document — the ketubah — is essentially a prenuptial agreement that outlines the protections the spouses are to receive should either one initiate […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: When we hunger, God gives us love
Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ Genesis 14:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 9:11-17 This weekend the church celebrates the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi, as it was known in the days of the Latin liturgy. On all its feast days, the church has a threefold purpose. The first […]
Effie Caldarola: Caring for creation cannot be tossed aside
Commentary Glancing out my window on a dusky evening, I’m startled to see a huge bird perching on my neighbor’s garage, just a few yards away. What at first appears to be a prehistoric avian is in fact the neighborhood turkey. I didn’t know turkeys could fly that high. Why do we have a neighborhood […]
Elizabeth Scalia: God loves our whole being, good and bad
Commentary “I swear there ain’t no heaven but I pray there ain’t no hell.” — Laura Nyro, “And When I Die” There is an oft-asserted notion that the God of the Old Testament is a dark, unforgiving and rather insecure entity. Atheists and others who argue for that false understanding tend to round it out […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Leaving can be an act of joy, hope
Witness to Jesus | Sixth Sunday of Easter Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on May 24 at St. Philomena Church, Honolulu, and on May 25 at Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou, and St. Michael Church, Waialua, in celebration of the sacraments of confirmation and first holy Communion. “I am glad you’re leaving” […]
Reflection: Experiencing loss with the hope of the Resurrection
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald Over the past 50 days, we have experienced the joys of the Resurrection as we journey throughout the Easter season, for Christ our Savior has been sacrificed. Within these 50 days, we have also experienced a transition in our universal church with the passing of the late Holy […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Be a holy dwelling place for Jesus
Witness to Jesus | Fifth Sunday of Easter Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on May 17 at St. John Vianney Church, Kailua; and on May 18 at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, and the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu, in celebration of the sacraments of confirmation and first holy Communion. I counted […]
Mary Adamski: Midwestern pride, global appeal
View from the pew Just as a dark force loose in our corner of the world preaches that diversity, equity and inclusiveness are wrong and works to forcibly delete such welcoming acceptance from our culture as well as our conscience, we welcome a new voice to counter that most uncharitable, un-Christian political ideology. It’s not […]
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