Happy Easter, quiz maniacs! Joy to you as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. May your faith continue to blossom in the days of Eastertide ahead. Here’s my latest quiz to add to the seasonal festivities. 1) Saints The feast day of this saint and Gospel writer is not April 15, but he is well-known […]
Poem to the Herald: On this journey of drought
I take a step on scattered soil, un-watered by season The pebbles are coated with dust escaping the earth I stoop, hoping to find one fine and timely reason An answer to the unquestionable that denotes rebirth My hands are as parched as the leaves in the desert My feet are calloused and bruised, awaiting […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 28, 2014
Are we already approaching April, Heraldites? My how time flies. We’ll be preparing for Easter by the time I see you next. Here’s a fun batch of Catholic trivia to keep you busy in the meantime. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Walter of Pontoise, whose feast is celebrated April 8? […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 14, 2014
The season of fasting and penance is upon us, quiz maniacs. Lent is a special time when we Catholics can learn much about ourselves and our faith. I hope this quiz helps enrich your Lenten journey. 1) Saints “My God, I love you,” were said to be the last words of which French saint? a) […]
Heralding back: March 14, 2014
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — March 13, 1964 James DeAguiar, freshman at Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Missouri explains the anthuriums to James Cleary, chairman of the Father-Son Night at the college and to Father S.E. Kalamaja, S.J., registrar. The flowers were sent from Hilo to Father Kalamaja by James’ parents. James […]
Heralding back: Feb. 28, 2014
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Feb. 28, 1964 Left, the first Catholic Boy Scout to pass the AAD examination conducted by the new Area committee was Nicholas Peroff, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Peroff, Sr., of Wailuku (Maui). Nick is a Star Scout with Troop 29, sponsored by St. Anthony’s […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 28, 2014
So here we are, quizzicians, at the end of February and the start of Lent. We’re “March-ing” on with a diverse set of quiz questions to keep you going into the new liturgical season. 1) Saints St. Romanus of Condat, whose feast day is celebrated Feb. 28, is said to have miraculously cured two madmen […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 14, 2014
Happy Valentine’s Day, Heraldites! Thanks for all the love you’ve shown over the years for my humble quizzes. Here’s your latest installment of tricky Catholic trivia. 1) Saints Which of the following is NOT true about Sts. Cyril and Methodius, whose feast day is Feb. 14? a) They studied under St. Valentine b) They translated […]
Heralding back: Feb. 14, 2014
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Feb. 14, 1964 The Most Reverend James J. Sweeney, Bishop of Honolulu, spoke on the Vatican Council at the Meet-the-Bishop Banquet sponsored by the Oahu Council of Holy Name Societies at the Ala Moana Banquet Hall. 25 years ago — Feb. 17, 1989 Diocesan Youth Day to […]
Beatitude: Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for justice: for they shall have their fill
Hundreds of “luminaries” lined the Hawaii state capitol grounds Jan. 22, during an evening prayer service commemorating the anniversary of the 1973 Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Each luminary — a paper bag lit up with a flameless tea light — was decorated with pro-life drawings and messages. Aloha Life Advocates […]
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