St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley is offering a one-day Lenten retreat, “Journey to Jerusalem,” which follows Jesus on his final journey to the holy city where he suffered his passion and death, and rose from the dead. The retreat is 9 a.m.-3 p.m., March 24, the day before Palm Sunday, at the Rose […]
Ash Wednesday, 2018
The marking of ashes on the foreheads of Catholic faithful signals the start of the penitential season of Lent, which this year began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, and culminates with the Easter Triduum, Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday, March 30-April 1. Bishop Larry Silva, shown here in purple liturgical vestments traditional for Lent, celebrated […]
The Rite of Election
“And now, my dear catechumens, I address you. Your own godparents and teachers and this entire community have spoken in your favor. The Church in the name of Christ accepts their judgment and calls you to the Easter sacraments. “Since you have already heard the call of Christ, you must now express your response to […]
Lent is time to notice God’s work, receive God’s mercy, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ROME — Lent is a time for Christians to get their hearts in sync with the heart of Jesus, Pope Francis said. “Let the Lord heal the wounds of sin and fulfill the prophecy made to our fathers: ‘A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit […]
Mary Adamski: Remember … you are dust
VIEW FROM THE PEW You know how there are some times in life when you are stimulated, happy, upbeat at the prospect of something new or unknown? Anticipated travel, a challenge ahead at work or school, launching some untried project, an eating or entertainment opportunity, a new friendship sparking. Time to step out of your […]
Talk story: Sharing the journey with neighbors in need
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Jesus teaches us a different path. Do not classify others in order to see who is a neighbor and who is not. You can become neighbor to whomever you meet in need, and you will do so if you have compassion in your heart.” (Pope Francis, at the Meeting of Popular […]
Fish fry to benefit students, trafficking victims
The Knights of Columbus Council 6307 on Oahu’s Windward Side is having charity fish fry, 5-7 p.m., March 23, at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall in Kailua. The event will raise money for students in financial need at St. John Vianney and St. Anthony Schools and for Ho‘ola Na Pua, an organization helping girls trafficked in […]
Catechumens to sign their intent to be baptized in Rites of Election
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Hawaii’s catechumens, also called the elect, will make public their intention to be baptized at this year’s Easter Vigil, March 31, at five Rites of Election on four islands where they sign their names in their parish’s Book of the Elect for presentation to the bishop or bishop’s representative. […]
Kalihi retreat center’s Stations of the Cross open to all
St. Anthony Retreat Center at 3351 Kalihi Street in Kalihi Valley is extending an open invitation to anyone who wants to pray the Stations of the Cross in its beautiful, prayerful outdoor setting, at 5:30 p.m. on the first Friday in Lent, Feb. 16. Participants are asked to meet at Rosehill, bring an umbrella and […]
Almsgiving as an act of mercy
How can we think of almsgiving in new ways during this penitential season? How can almsgiving bring about a change of heart, the conversion called for during Lent? When we give alms, we give not only money but our time and talents. We sacrifice our own comfort and desires for the good of others. By […]
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