Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Talk story: Stewardship for land, others is integral to our faith

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “To hope and act with creation means above all to join forces and to walk together with all men and women of goodwill.” (Pope Francis’ message, “Hope and Act with Creation,” for the 2024 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) The intense summer heat and extreme weather we […]

Talk story: Share your love, joy and presence with the sick

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “We pray that the sacrament of the anointing of the sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all.” (Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July 2024: For the pastoral care of […]

Talk story: Eucharist enriches, empowers us to serve as one ohana

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Office for Social Ministry “Jesus calls us to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, visit the sick and imprisoned. We know they are all around us, crying out for our love.” (Bishop Larry Silva’s homily at the Eucharistic Congress Mass June 8 at the Co-Cathedral of St. […]

Talk story: Fight against climate change can help migrants, too

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OFFICE FOR 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. Praise be to you! (“Laudato Si’” [“On Care for Our […]

Talk story: Desperate Haitians need global support, prayers

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “I am thinking of Haiti, where a state of emergency is in force and the population is desperate because of the collapse of the health system, the shortage of food, and the violence that drives people to flee.” (Pope Francis, April 28) In his continual prayers for all those in war-torn […]

Talk story: Delivering a message of Easter hope amid suffering

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “May the Risen One make the light of his face shine upon migrants and on all those who are passing through a period of economic difficulty and offer them consolation and hope in their moment of need.” (Pope Francis’ Easter message, March 31   Pope Francis’ Easter morning message of prayer […]

Talk story: Accept suffering, uplift others on path toward joy

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “He emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” — Philippians 2:7-8 This passage from St. Paul’s message to the Philippians about the Christ’s incarnation is very profound, especially during Holy Week when we are […]