Aloha, Lent is that time to renew the focus of our life’s journey through prayer, fasting and works of mercy. We’d like to share an example of one parish providing special programs for this Lenten journey. Malia Puka O Kalani Parish in Keaukaha on the Big Island tries hard to link prayer, faith formation and […]
Office for Social Ministry: Talking story
Aloha, We figure you might be pretty busy getting ready for Malassada Day, March 4, but we wanted to make sure you knew about special Mardi Gras happenings this Saturday, March 1, in Waimanalo and on the Big Island in Hawi. First, in Waimanalo, St. George Parish is kicking off Lent with a “Feed the […]
A team effort: St. Ann parishioners ride a wave of volunteerism serving the homeless
“‘What have you done for me?’ the Lord is going to ask. He made it pretty clear that we need to serve one another.” Dave Reeves of St. Ann Church in Kaneohe reflects on the “Gospel imperative” that has spurred a wave of generous volunteerism at the parish. He and his wife Bernie have been […]
Island hunger pangs: Parish food ministries explore new ways to provide healthier, renewable fare
At a workshop on food insecurity Sept. 17, Bob Agres, top, discussed the causes of the problem and different ways local Catholics can address it in outreach ministries. More than 12 percent of the Islands’ population — and one in five local keiki — is “food insecure.” Beyond the problem of hunger, food insecurity […]
Feeding the hungry: Revisiting a corporal work of mercy
The subject is a popular one: food. But the discussion will not be so much about its enjoyment as about its absence. It’s called food poverty — the lack of a nutritionally adequate diet and its impact on health and daily life. Lunch lines, food pantries, meals-on-wheels and canned good drives are becoming more and […]
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