HOMILY Here is the text of a homily by Father Robert Stark, director of the Office for Social Ministry for the Diocese of Honolulu and regional coordinator for the Vatican’s Section on Migrants and Refugees, given Sept. 29, the Feast of the Archangels and the World Day for Migrants and Refugees, at St. Raphael Parish […]
Talk story | Synod of Bishops: For each, a story, a dream, a desire
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY By Father Robert Stark Hawaii Catholic Herald “Jesus does not leave us alone in our adventure, especially in moments that put us to the test.” (Pope Francis at the “Young People for Uniqueness, Solidarity and Creativity” gathering during the Synod of Bishops on Youth, Rome, Oct. 6) ROME — During […]
Hawaii priest picked as synod participant
Father Robert Stark hopes to share stories of vulnerable, migrant youth at world assembly this month in Rome By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald At the synod in Rome this month, Blessed Sacrament Father Robert Stark hopes to tell the story of a 17-year-old boy he met this year at a church-run shelter on the […]
Office for Social Ministry: Holiday thanks-giving list, continued
“Be not afraid … everything is possible with God.” St. Luke 1:26…47 Mary’s response to the angel set a perfect example for Advent and all seasons. Her selfless “yes,” immediately followed by her visit to her pregnant cousin Elizabeth, was her way of giving thanks to God. Today, parish volunteers across the diocese follow our […]
2014 Red Mass homily text: Connect, communicate, collaborate
The text of the homily for the 2014 diocesan Red Mass, Jan. 14, Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace | Father Robert Stark, SSS Aloha kakou! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to come here today to celebrate this Red Mass together! To all our public servants, mahalo nui loa for […]
