QUESTION CORNER Recently I responded in this column to a question about disruptions at Mass. The letter writer said that a parishioner had been creating a scene regularly in church — throwing her arms toward the sky, shouting out in a loud voice and walking up to the altar before anyone is invited to. The […]
Talk story: Synod: encounter, listen and discern
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Celebrating a Synod means walking on the same road, walking together. Let us look at Jesus. First, he encounters the rich man on the road; he then listens to his questions, and finally he helps him discern what he must do to inherit eternal life. Encounter, listen and discern. I would […]
Sister Maria Esperanza Espino, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: A way of personal prayer
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Three days after my brother came out of the hospital, I was to leave for a mission in Africa. Although the (call to) obedience came from my Mother General, other sisters told me, “You are going to go? Your brother is still […]
Mary Duddy: A time to share family traditions
THE MARRIED LIFE As we get further into the fall and as seasons of Advent and Christmas approach, we will have lots of opportunities to celebrate. Family traditions, such as “trick or treating,” Thanksgiving, and Christmas gatherings provide special opportunities to join with extended family and friends. Big or small, let’s make the most of […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: God is everything
31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Deuteronomy 6:2-6; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 12:28b-34 The Book of Deuteronomy is the source of the first reading. One among the first five books of the Bible, Deuteronomy contains for Jews the basic rule of life, as a guide for living from the best source of advice, Almighty God. Moses is […]
Talk story: So many in need of healing
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Christ took all human suffering on himself; even mental illness, whoever suffers from mental illness ‘always’ bears God’s image and likeness in himself, mental illness does not create insurmountable distances.” (St. John Paul II, 1996) As communities struggle with the physical, emotional and financial challenges of this pandemic, many also face […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Loyal and devoted servant
29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Isaiah 53:10-11; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45 The first reading for this weekend is from the Book of Isaiah, precisely from its third and last part. Isaiah on several occasions describes, or refers to, a loyal and devoted servant of God who endures outrageous insults and severe misfortunes but never despairs, […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Why hasn’t the church condemned boxing? And what’s the church say about flags on the altar?
QUESTION CORNER Q: Why has the Catholic Church not condemned boxing? It is the only sport in the world whose purpose is to hurt your opponent, even to knock him out. People in other sports get hurt, but the purpose is not evil. The goal is to get a home run or a basket or […]
Sister Mary Josephine Araki, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts: There is grace in obedience
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Jesus makes me go. He says, “Do this. Do that.” I sometimes argue with Jesus. But there is grace in obedience. In religious life, we do what we need to do. When I entered the convent, we were told what we were […]
Sarah and David Herrmann: Dealing with morning insanity
EMBRACING FAMILY When parents ask us questions, we share faith-based parenting advice based on Love and Logic © and the Preventive System of St. John Bosco (Reason, Religion, Loving Kindness). Here is a recent exchange. Q: In the mornings, I feel I am the only one who cares that we arrive on time and with […]
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