OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Hope is bold; it can look beyond personal convenience, the petty securities and compensations which limit our horizon, and it can open us up to grand ideals that make life more beautiful and worthwhile.” (Pope Francis, “Fratelli Tutti,” October 2020) In this fast-paced age of virtual communication, it is easy to […]
Talk Story: Finding solidarity in diversity
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Solidarity today is the road to take toward a post-pandemic world, toward the healing of our interpersonal and social sicknesses. There is no other way.” (Pope France, gerneral papal audience, Sept. 2) In his first in-person public papal audience since COVID-19 restrictions began in March, Pope Francis expressed his joy in […]
Talk story: Coming out of the pandemic better than before
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Faith, hope and love necessarily push us toward this preference for those most in need, which goes beyond necessary assistance. Indeed it implies walking together … to build the better future we all need.” (Pope Francis, papal audience, Rome, Aug. 19, 2020) As Hawaii faces yet another “work at home, stay […]
Talk story: To heal the world
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “As disciples of the Lord Jesus, who is the physician of our souls and bodies, we are called to continue his work, work of healing and salvation in a physical, social and spiritual sense.”(Pope Francis’ general audience “Catechesis: To Heal the World” Aug. 5, 2020) In his Aug. 5 general audience […]
Talk story: The cry of the earth, the cry of the poor
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! Amen.” (Pope Francis, “Laudato Si: On […]
Talk story: Mahalo to our food pantry volunteers
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Food pantries or food distribution activities … these are essential services provided to those in need.” (Bishop Larry Silva, memo to the Diocese of Honolulu, March 28, 2020) Thanks to the dedication of essential food workers on front lines across the state, local communities are being fed and nourished during this […]
Talk story: Each statistic is a story
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The pandemic we are facing should not make us forget the many other crises that bring suffering to so many people. Christ calls us to embrace all those who are experiencing situations of precariousness, abandonment, marginalization and rejection as a result of COVID-19.” (Pope Francis’ Message for the 2020 World […]
Talk story: Sharing the abundance of aloha
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “We all owe much gratitude to Catholic Charities Hawaii, IHS, Family Promise, HOPE Services, the Salvation Army and our many faith communities who demonstrate community support for those who are in need. To continue their work, all these agencies need funding from the government, businesses, and private donors.” (Bishop Larry Silva, […]
Talk story: ‘I can’t breathe’
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life. At the same time, we have to recognize that the violence of recent nights is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained by violence and so […]
Talk story: Hope after the pandemic
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The lives of millions of people, already facing numerous difficult challenges in our world and oppressed by the pandemic, have changed and are being severely tested. Those most vulnerable are at risk of paying the highest price. In these days, looking at the poorest can help us all become aware of […]
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