14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Isaiah 66:10-14; Galatians 6:14-18; Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 The Book of Isaiah is the source of the first reading. In reading the Book of Isaiah, or any Scripture passage for that matter, it is important to take note of the context in which the work originally was composed. The events, attitudes […]
Murdered priest called ‘martyr of truth’
WORCESTER, Mass. — A Congolese priest serving in the U.S. said he believes his colleague, a Boston University alumnus gunned down in Congo, was “a martyr of the truth.”
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 26, 2016
Wow, we’ll soon be welcoming the month of March! The year goes on, Heraldians, as does this season of Lent. Slowly but surely we are approaching Easter. Here is another quiz with timely Catholic trivia to enrich your Lenten journey. 1) Saints Which saint, whose feast day is celebrated March 7, was a young mother […]
Christ’s birth can bring peace to suffering world, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Christmas is a reminder that through the birth of Christ, hope and peace are possible and that only through his grace can humanity find peaceful solutions to the world’s most difficult problems, Pope Francis said.
Our mission of mercy
“What if you were told that you had been selected by God to bear the savior (the world) needs so desperately?” Bishop Larry Silva posed that question to an evening congregation gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Dec. 8.
A day full of joy, ‘seven times over’
The night of Nov. 10 will be one of joyful memories for the Catholic community of Lanai, as seven couples from Sacred Hearts Church had their marriages convalidated during a special Mass that celebrated faith, family and love.
Pope Francis: ‘Unspeakable’ barbarity
“Such barbarity leaves us dismayed, and we ask ourselves how the human heart can plan and carry out such horrible events,” the pope said after reciting the Angelus prayer with visitors in St. Peter’s Square.
Francis urges European parishes to welcome refugee families
VATICAN CITY — After praying the Angelus, Pope Francis launched a heartfelt appeal to all the dioceses of Europe to welcome families among the tens of thousands of refugees seeking to flee the horrors of war and persecution. “We recognize God’s mercy through our works, as is shown by the life of Blessed Mother Teresa […]
Pope’s U.S. schedule: Six days, three cities
Here is the schedule for Pope Francis’ September 2015 Apostolic Journey to the United States of America as released by the Vatican on June 30. All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time. Tuesday, Sept. 22 (Washington, D.C.) 4 p.m. Arrival from Cuba at Joint Base Andrews Wednesday, Sept. 23 (Washington, D.C.) 9:15 a.m. Welcome ceremony […]
Viewpoint: Videos provoke replay of abortion’s horror
When I first heard about the content of the videos about Planned Parenthood selling baby parts my heart sunk into the pit of my stomach. I was horrified at the thoughts and all the wounds of my past abortion surfaced at once. I wanted to run and hide. I couldn’t face the videos. But through […]
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