FOR THE JOURNEY In 1919, a mob of several thousand people dragged a Black man named Will Brown from an Omaha courthouse. He had been accused of raping a white woman, but never given a trial. He was beaten, hanged, shot over 100 times, and his body burned before a jeering crowd, contributing to the […]
Talk story: Being a neighbor to others
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Jesus asks us to be present to those in need of help, regardless of whether or not they belong to our social group. In other words, he challenges us to put aside all differences and, in the face of suffering, to draw near to others with no questions asked. I should […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Jesus is the vine
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 The Acts of the Apostles, once again, furnishes the first reading for the liturgy in the season of Easter. This weekend’s reading is about Paul, and Barnabas. In the story, Paul, who was converted on the road to Damascus, and who […]
Father Eugene Hemrick: Gauging our spirit
THE HUMAN SIDE How might we measure our spirit? One excellent way is to determine how well it stacks up to virtue. Kindness means being well-disposed toward life, neighbor, self and God. On a scale of one to 10, how does our kindness rate, and how well do we counter ill disposition? Reverence is awe […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: What if the Eucharist is stolen? Is it a mortal sin to miss Mass?
QUESTION CORNER Q: I have recently volunteered to attend adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as a “guardian.” I do this twice a week. I have been wondering this: What happens if the monstrance and Eucharist is stolen? The monstrance can be replaced, but I have heard that a priest may have to reconsecrate the church […]
Brett Robinson: Technological awe shouldn’t cloud our sense of God
THEOLOGY OF TECHNOLOGY Technology has a certain mystical quality to it, especially when you don’t understand fully how it all works. I am still amazed when I flip on a light switch or turn on the tap water. Am I God? Did I just create light and bring waters down from the heavens? When I […]
Mary Duddy: Hope in the Resurrection
THE MARRIED LIFE The parish priest was looking for someone to baptize on Easter Sunday. The catechumens were to be baptized at the Easter Vigil, but he thought that baptism was such a significant way to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, he asked if our infant son could be baptized Easter morning. We were thrilled. […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Is donating my body allowed? What do you pray when entering a church?
QUESTION CORNER Q: At my death, I would like to donate my body to the local medical school for their continued research and training of students. Is this allowed in the Catholic Church? (Kailua, Hawaii) A: Yes, it is allowed — but with certain cautions. The Catholic Church teaches that it is permissible and even […]
Eva Andrade: Finding funds in all the wrong places
LEGISLATIVE REPORT The nation is dreadfully divided and families are struggling to get back to a more normal life. While local leadership begins cautiously to reopen the economy, the discussion continues on how best to help Hawaii’s residents. Therein lies the crux of where Hawaii’s legislators are focusing their attention and action this legislative session […]
Sister M. Bernarda Sindol, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: Five years turns to 53
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I thought “It’s only five years. It will come and go,” when I was told of being assigned to Hawaii. I had just finished taking my final exams at the University of San Agustin and was looking forward to graduation. But two weeks […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- …
- 51
- Next Page »
