Isaia Edmonds Wong and Yvonne Wong share their faith stories at Holy Rosary Church in Keaau By Linda Villena Special to the Herald On Pentecost Sunday, May 19, during the 7:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Rosary Church in Keaau, Isaia Edmonds Wong and his grandmother Yvonne Wong gave surprise personal testimonies. Linda Villena, head of […]
Mary Adamski: Crises, hard times prompt reflection and a new outlook
View from the Pew Pentecost has always been one of my favorite church holy days. I love the imagery of the Holy Spirit appearing as tongues of fire over the apostles, freeing them from fear and sending them forward afire with zeal to share what Jesus taught them. It’s a resounding “amen” finale to 50 […]
Effie Caldarola: Reflect and rejoice before Pentecost
Commentary At Easter morning brunch, one of my daughters brought me a beautiful bouquet of tulips. They were so welcome, and so extraordinary, that I took extra good care of them. I changed their water, recut their stems and used the little packet of powder the florist sent. I placed them where I could see […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit
WITNESS TO JESUS | SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER This is the prepared text of the homily delivered by Bishop Larry Silva on May 14, the Sixth Sunday of Easter, at St. Philomena Church, Honolulu, on the occasion of the celebration of Confirmation and first Communion I remember when I was about 10 years old, walking […]
Say ‘yes’ to the Holy Spirit, ‘no’ to divisive ideologies
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Holy Spirit’s gift of comfort and solace is meant to unite all men and women and not take sides with any ideology, Pope Francis said on Pentecost. Celebrating Mass May 23 at the main altar in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope said those who […]
