Pope Francis gives the homily while celebrating Mass at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish on the outskirts of Rome March 8. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) VATICAN CITY — Christian faith and a moral life are responses to God’s mercy and not the result of “titanic” human effort, Pope Francis said. In meetings and […]
New Kona church, mirroring the old, to be dedicated March 25
The front of St. Michael Church in Kailua-Kona under construction March 1. At right is the preserved landmark coral grotto built in 1940. (Courtesy photo by Walter Bacxa) The resemblance is intentional, pastor Father Konelio Faletoi said of the new St. Michael Church that has emerged on Alii Drive in the heart of Kailua-Kona and […]
Pope Francis’ handy tips to prepare for a Lenten confession
Pope Francis hears confession during a penitential liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 28, 2014. Pope Francis surprised his liturgical adviser by going to confession during the service. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) VATICAN CITY — As Catholics are encouraged to make going to confession a significant part of their lives […]
Relics can be key to understanding life in Jesus’ time, Jesuit says
The Shroud of Turin on display at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy, in this April 26, 2010, file photo. Pope Francis announced Nov. 5 that he will visit the shroud June 21. The shroud will be on public display in the cathedral April 19-June 24. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) WASHINGTON […]
Sister Judy Resta, Sisters for Christian Community: Living a joyful song
Fifteen years ago when I started hospital ministry, it was parish-based. Hospitals used to give the chaplain a list of the Catholics there. From that list, I would go around and visit the sick, while also bringing them Holy Communion. Now, however, my work is more inclusive. Queen’s Medical Center has a non-denominational chaplaincy program […]
Pope Francis has given sheep and shepherds a renewed emphasis
A 13th-century mosaic of the Good Shepherd is seen in the Basilica of Santa Maria in the Trastevere neighborhood in Rome March 5. The biblical metaphor of the Christian leader as a shepherd has taken on renewed emphasis with Pope Francis’ call for clergy to be “shepherds living with the smell of sheep.” (CNS photo/Paul […]
The way of a cross
Photos by Walter Bacxa Special to the Herald It’s been more than seven years since an earthquake revealed severe damage to St. Michael Church in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, requiring the tearing down of the 157-year-old structure. Now, its parishioners are eagerly anticipating the completion of a new church and are getting a look […]
Pope Francis: Don’t let meatless Fridays be selfish, soulless, seafood splurge
Pope Francis elevates the Eucharist during Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome Feb. 18. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) VATICAN CITY — Real fasting isn’t just restricting food choices, it must also include cleansing the heart of all selfishness and making room in one’s life for those in need and those […]
Manaolana | Bagels and banter with bishop
Bishop Larry Silva in a “selfie” by Lisa Gomes who stepped out of the frame. The leader of the diocese begins his round of breakfast encounters with Catholic high school seniors It’s that time of year again: Seniors in Hawaii’s Catholic high schools are busy gearing up for graduation, getting their college plans together and […]
Simple cardboard bowl fights poverty around the world
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Catholic Relief Service’s Rice Bowl, the Lenten program known for its iconic cardboard “rice bowl” used by millions of Catholics across the United States. The CRS Rice Bowl has become a tradition for Catholic families, parishes and religious educators. Since its inception, it has raised $250 million to […]
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