OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “At this time it’s more necessary than ever for everyone to not just stop with words, but to take concrete action so that food aid can reach suffering populations.” (Pope Francis Lent 2017) Pope Francis has helped the world focus on the natural and human disasters resulting in refugees and migrants […]
Talk story: Work gives life meaning, dignity, a future
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “When one has turned money, property, and work into one’s calling of service with others, then the joy of sharing and the feeling that we are all one family does not pass away” (Blessed Oscar Romero, martyred Archbishop of El Salvador, Rice Bowl 2017) During Lent, Rice Bowl provides daily reminders […]
Rooted in hope
A Big Island breadfruit planting project is spotlighted in the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl campaign By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald India. Zambia. El Salvador. Mexico. Ethiopia. Hawaii? In this year’s Lenten Rice Bowl campaign, Catholic Relief Services is shining the spotlight on a grassroots outreach project on the Big Island among […]
Talk story: The 40-day encounter
Talk story OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY The 40-day encounter “The Good News is no mere matter of words. It is about leaving ourselves behind and encountering others.” (Pope Francis, Rice Bowl 2017 Lenten Reflection on Encounter) On Feb. 1, more than two dozen persons from 14 parishes met at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea to […]
CRS Rice Bowl Letter: Bishop Silva — Lent a time of ‘encounter’
Dear Friends in Christ, Peace be with you! Lent is a time to deepen our encounter with God, who became fully vulnerable in Christ to redeem us. For 42 years, U.S. Bishops have called all to participate in the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Lenten Rice Bowl to encounter Christ with vulnerable persons around the world […]
Talk story: Blessed are they …
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “‘For’ them, and above all ‘with’ people who are victims of leprosy, we must engage ourselves more deeply so that they can find welcome, solidarity and justice.” (Cardinal Peter Turkson, 64th World Leprosy [Hansen’s Disease] Day, Jan. 29) We met an amazing man of many talents. He is a singer, a […]
Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Mary, our mother
On Jan. 1, Pope Francis reminded us that Mary, the Mother of God, is a vital guide for all times. Our Holy Father focused on our mother Mary’s qualities as vital resources for our mission as church.
Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Birthday Blessings
“Thanks from the bottom of our heart for your daily witness, which nourishes our hopes and our dreams, and gives us continuous glimmers of light.” These were the words of thanks that Pope Francis heard on the afternoon of his 80th birthday, Dec. 17, after celebrating breakfast with a group of homeless persons.
The house that mercy built
“Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees him. Shows us your face and we will be saved.” Gathered in the living room of the “Mercy House” on Nov. 27, friends and benefactors of this special project prayed these words in unison.
Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Have a very Mercy Christmas!
“We are called to enlarge the horizons of our hearts, to be surprised by the life that is presented each day with its newness.” (Pope Francis’ 2016 Advent message) This year Advent challenged us to enlarge the horizons of our hearts and be surprised by the celebration of new life revealed in the mystery we might call “Mercy Christmas.”
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