Hawaii Catholic Herald

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Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Jesus must be our guide, not earthly standards

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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Matthew 5:1-12a The first reading this weekend is from Zephaniah. This prophet was the son of Cushi and a descendant of Hezekiah, presumably King Hezekiah, who reigned as king of Judah, the southern Hebrew kingdom centered on Jerusalem, from 715 B.C. to 687 B.C. […]

Reflection: Who is our outcast?

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By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald In the Gospels, those afflicted with leprosy are not only ill; they are also outcasts, pushed to the edges of society and kept at a distance. They are often reduced to a condition rather than welcomed as people. When Jesus encounters them, what is most striking is not […]

Sarah and David Herrmann: A saint’s guide to parenting

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Embracing Family If parenting seems more difficult these days, you are not alone. Many parents feel stretched too thin, trying to set boundaries while not being too strict, show kindness while not being too lenient and raise children with faith in a world that sometimes seems to lack it. There is advice everywhere — on […]

Talk story: Strive for ‘agape’ love amid life’s challenges

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Office for Social Ministry “The way in which we learn to work together, with fraternity and sincere friendship, can give rise to something new, something that brings both the present and the future into focus.” (Pope Leo XIV, message to extraordinary consistory, Jan. 7-8) On the day after the Epiphany, Pope Leo XIV addressed an […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Actions speak louder than words

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Witness to Jesus | Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Jan. 11 at Our Lady of the Mount Church in Kalihi Valley for its Santo Nino celebration. When we are interacting with a baby — even if we are a university professor accustomed to speaking […]

Sacred Hearts Father Lomano Fifita, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe: Responding to God’s call

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I made my final profession as a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in January 2024. In December of that year, I was ordained a priest. In January 2025, I was missioned to Hawaii. The life […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Jan. 16, 2026

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How are those New Year’s resolutions going, Heraldinos? Mine was to stop procrastinating … I’ve decided to start in February! In the meantime, please don’t delay in taking my quiz! 1) SCRIPTURE John 2:1-11 describes Jesus’ first miracle. Where did that miracle take place? a) Jerusalem b) Cana c) Bethany d) Capernaum 2) SAINTS: PART […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: ‘Protomartyr’ is both literal, symbolic

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Question corner Q: A Catholic church near me is named after a certain saint, but has “protomartyr” after the name. What does this term mean? (Indiana) A: My guess is that the church you’re thinking of was named “St. Stephen,” since “protomartyr” is a title specific to him. “Protomartyr” is a Greek term that is […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Proclaiming to all that Jesus is the Lord, the Lamb of God

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 The Book of Isaiah furnishes this weekend’s first reading from the Scriptures. Relief and joy uplifted the atmosphere. Hopes centered upon a bright future, all because of the fact that, after the humiliation, uncertainty and anguish of being conquered by Babylonia, and […]