Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Letters to the Herald: March 24, 2017

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St. Thomas on immigration In response to the article in the Hawaii Catholic Herald by Father Ron Rolheiser, “Welcoming the stranger,” March 10: We as Catholic Christians should not be led by “emotions” or “false guilt.” Prudence is the first of the cardinal virtues. St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest doctors of our church, […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 24, 2017

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How is your Lenten season going, quiz friends? We’re just a few weeks away from the glorious celebration of Easter. I can’t wait. In the meantime, I have compiled another set of challenging quiz questions to hold you over. Good luck! 1) Saints What is the name of the “good thief” that was hung on […]

Why fasting is a paradox

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Refraining from food is not an end in itself. It points beyond itself, focusing our attention on the reality of God’s presence here and now. By David Gibson Catholic News Service Fasting is a paradox for Christians. It encompasses seemingly contradictory intentions. First, fasting appears to possess a negative quality. It asks us to do […]

Heralding back: March 10, 2017

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — March 10, 1967 A Lenten editorial cartoon from the March 10, 1967 Hawaii Catholic Herald issue. 25 years ago — March 13, 1992 Hawaii’s Benedictine monastery given independent status The Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii, for more than eight years an offshoot of an abbey in New Mexico, has […]

Letters to the Herald: March 10, 2017

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Standing up for life Bishop Silva’s front page letter concerning assisted suicide (Feb. 10) was beautifully moving and filled with God’s truth. Although I am not Catholic, I love the Lord and believe “He’s large and in charge.” I also believe in the sanctity of each human life. The first state senate hearing for SB […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 10, 2017

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Here’s our first quiz of Lent, quizzicals. Will this set of Catholic trivia questions be a pleasure or a penance for you to answer? Let’s see! 1) Saints St. Patrick, whose feast day is celebrated March 17, is a patron for which U.S. archdiocese? a) Washington, D.C. b) New York c) Atlanta d) New Orleans […]

Official notices: March 10, 2017

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] March 10, 7:45 am, Bagels with Bishop, Sacred Hearts Academy, Kaimuki; 6:00 pm, Lenten Penance Service for Maui/Lanai Vicariate, Holy Rosary Parish, Paia. March 11-12, Episcopal Visitation, Maria Lanakila Parish, Lahaina. March 14, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu. March […]

Father Santhosh Thottankara, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts: The gifts of family prayer

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald In my family circle there are 24 priests and one bishop. We belong to different congregations, some being in the foreign missions and others belonging to the diocese. My older brother, Father Viju, for example, is a diocesan priest and the secretary […]