OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “I do not want to write this encyclical without turning to that attractive and compelling figure, whose name I took as my guide and inspiration when I was elected Bishop of Rome. I believe that St. Francis is the example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral […]
Talk story: The cry of the poor, the cry of the earth
OFFICE OF SOCIAL MINISTRY “The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace love and beauty.” (Pope Francis’ closing prayer in “Laudato Si’,” the pope’s […]
Talk story: Setting prisoners free
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The Lord secures justice for the oppressed … sets the prisoners free … lifts up those who are bowed down” (Psalm 146:7 quoted by Pope Francis in his call to the Jubilee Year of Mercy) As we enter the last months of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, families from around Oahu […]
Talk story: Story sessions share closeness to poor
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Our faith in Christ, who became poor, and was always close to the poor and the outcast, is the basis of our concern for the integral development of society’s most neglected members.” (Pope Francis) This summer has been full of folks “talking story” about encountering God through parish social ministries with […]
Talk Story: Our mercy ministries
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy. These words might well sum up the mystery of Christian faith. Mercy has become living and visible in Jesus of Nazareth, reaching its culmination in him. The Father rich in mercy (Eph2:4) … revealed his name to Moses as a God merciful […]
Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Places of mercy and hope
“Let the church always be a place of mercy and hope, where everyone is welcomed, loved and forgiven.” (Pope Francis) These words greeted folks on Kauai and in Windward Oahu gathered to share, learn and “talk story” about their parish social ministries with vulnerable persons in their communities. Holy Cross parishioners in Kalaheo talked about […]
Talk story: Gatherings that enrich
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Parishioners from Leeward and Central Oahu parishes gathered recently for an “enrichment gathering” to talk story about their social ministries and to learn from each other. Our host parish was St. John Apostle and Evangelist in Mililani. The other churches were Our Lady of Sorrows, Wahiawa; Our Lady of Good Counsel, […]
Talk story: We come to share our story
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “We come to share our story. We come to break the bread” are the opening lyrics to the hymn “Song of the Body of Christ” written by David Haas to the traditional Hawaiian melody “No Ke Ano Ahi Ahi.” This familiar song written in Hawaii beautifully expresses the experience of the […]
Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Rice Bowl connections and reflections
“We have to follow Jesus and he reminds us of our Christian duty to give a voice to those who are unheard and to help those who are most vulnerable … We can all be missionaries and help our world’s sick, hungry, thirsty and all needy people.” (St. Patrick School student’s Rice Bowl Reflection) This […]
Talk Story | Office for Social Ministry: Lenten stories of hope
“It is a good thing that the Crucifixion and Death of Jesus are not to be judged by human standards. When we think of the hardships so many in our world face, we might easily grow discouraged; but our God offers us hope, and wants all of us to work together to build a world of peace and justice.” (CRS Project Rice Bowl 2016)
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