When I was on the Majuro atoll in the Marshall Islands, I really experienced God’s love and providence in the midst of many challenges. Basic resources were so limited there. When it rained, it was like a miracle and a blessing that God provided fresh water to drink. Because otherwise, being on a coral island […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 10, 2015
We are rolling on through Eastertide, quizzicians. The celebration of Jesus’ resurrection continues. Here’s another timely quiz to keep you on your toes as you rejoice in the faith. 1) Saints The feast day of St. Bernadette Soubirous is celebrated April 16. In which French city was she born? a) Marseille b) Avignon c) Lourdes […]
Official notices: April 10, 2015
Official notices: April 20, 2015 Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] April 10, 8:00 am, Bagels with Bishop, Maryknoll High School, Makiki; 12:00 pm, 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Royal Order of Kamehameha, Hawaii State Supreme Court Building, downtown Honolulu. April 11, 10:00 am, Funeral Mass for […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: In Jesus risen, divine mercy is with us
Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31 As almost always in the Easter season, the Acts of the Apostles furnishes the Liturgy of the Word with its first reading. Acts claims to be, and scholars assume it indeed to be, the work of the evangelist who wrote St. Luke’s Gospel. Acts, therefore, […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 27, 2015
Happy, happy Easter, Heraldians! I can’t wait to rejoice with the universal church and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. Here’s a great quiz sprinkled with Easter-related themes to carry us into the new liturgical season. 1) Saints Which saint composed a prayer with the following famous line: “It is in pardoning that we are […]
Heralding back: March 27, 2015
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — March 26, 1965 The St. Joseph’s Redbirds, champions here in the Parks and Recreation and also the Laupahoehoe Invitational 12 year basketball tournament, are pictured above. The future Cardinals, pictured from left to right are, kneeling, Rodney Pacheco, mascot. Front row, Roy Shupe, Steven Carvalho, Leslie Tachibana, […]
Sister Judy Resta, Sisters for Christian Community: Living a joyful song
Fifteen years ago when I started hospital ministry, it was parish-based. Hospitals used to give the chaplain a list of the Catholics there. From that list, I would go around and visit the sick, while also bringing them Holy Communion. Now, however, my work is more inclusive. Queen’s Medical Center has a non-denominational chaplaincy program […]
Manaolana | Lisa Gomes: What is a prayer of blessing?
YOUCAT*: A prayer of blessing is a prayer that calls down God’s blessing upon us. From God alone all blessings flow. His goodness, his closeness, his mercy — that is a blessing. “May the Lord bless you” is the shortest prayer of blessing. [CCC 2626-2627] This “Corner” is dedicated to the Class of 2015 at […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion | Fourth Sunday in Lent: Looking ahead to the resurrection
2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23; Ephesians 2:4-10; John 3:14-21 This weekend the church celebrates Laetare Sunday, the name drawn from what is the first word in Latin of the entrance antiphon: “Rejoice!” Lent is well under way. Easter is not that far in the future. The reason for rejoicing is not so trivial as to say […]
Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Bowlful of prayers, quizzes
“Lent is a fitting time for self-denial; we would do well to ask ourselves what we can give up in order to help and enrich others by our own poverty.” —Pope Francis All over the United States, including Hawaii, people are using Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowl activities such as “Lenten Prayer Eggs” and quizzes […]
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