By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Mother’s Day might be considered by some as little more than a profit-driven “holiday,” but the concept of paying homage to one’s roots — one’s mother — can be traced back to ancient Christian times. And it’s no surprise to Catholics that the day falls in the month […]
Mother’s Day reflection
By Effie Caldarola Catholic News Service In 1916, Padraig Pearse was executed by the British for his role in the Irish Easter uprising. Pearse was more of a scholar and a poet than he was a warrior. But like many in the fledging rebellion against the British, he had a romantic view of Irish martyrdom. […]