By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO IQUIQUE, Chile (CNS) — Love was literally in the air as Pope Francis performed an impromptu wedding ceremony at 36,000 feet aboard his flight in Chile. During his flight to Iquique Jan. 18, the pope was approached by LatAm flight steward Carlos Ciuffardi […]
‘Receive’ (not ‘take’) this ring’ among rite changes
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald “The bride and groom now say to each other ‘receive this ring’ instead of ‘take this ring.’” That’s just one of the many changes, big and small, coming this year to the church’s matrimonial rites. The new adaptations to “The Order of Celebrating Matrimony” will be presented in Hawaii […]
Pope questions validity of many marriages today
He says too many couples do not understand bond is for life By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ROME — Because most people today do not understand that sacramental marriage really is a bond that binds them to each other for life, many marriages today can be considered invalid, Pope Francis said. Raising a point […]
‘Languages of Love’ presentation offered on Maui
WAILUKU — Worldwide Marriage Encounter will present “Languages of Love” — a session explaining the ways love is expressed — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16 at the St. Anthony Church Center in Wailuku. Couples will have the opportunity to learn their primary love language and that of their spouses. The love languages include: words of […]
Photo: Matrimonial excellence
Three Oahu Catholic couples were among the 12 husbands and wives selected from Catholic and Protestant congregations to be honored for their inspiring and lengthy matrimonial success at the first Celebrating Marriage Gala, Feb. 18, at the Kroc Center in Kapolei. Pictured from left are Ed and Betty Coda, sponsored by the Diocese of Honolulu, […]
Retreat to offer guidance in mutual love for recently married couples
The diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry and St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi are sponsoring a Valentine’s Day special retreat for young couples married one to five years.