Marriage and Virginity: Two Forms of Love Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka Pope Francis ends his section of On Love in the Family, saying, “Virginity and marriage are, and must be, different ways of loving.” A fundamental fact is we cannot live without love. But in our human existence, there are different forms of living [...]
God does want us to be happy Pope Francis reminds us, “God loves the enjoyment felt by human beings.” In Sirach, we read, “My son, treat yourself well. Do not deprive yourself of a happy day.” (Sir 14:11-14). Critics depict the Church as a wet towel on the human passion (the eros). Pope Francis building [...]
Passionate Love Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka Scripture writers did not hesitate to talk about passionate love. As inspired texts describe God's love for humanity, words of love and passion show what love, divine and human, is. In the words of Song of Songs, a groom says, "O most beautiful among women..." (Sg 1:8), and [...]
Molokai History: [from Hawaii Catholic Herald, December 23, 2011] It's a welcoming church appropriate for a friendly isle. The people of Molokai blessed their long-awaited St. Damien Church in Kaunakakai on Dec. 9 with an inaugural congregation too large for the new building to hold, expressing a joy too great to hold in. Bishop Larry [...]
Molokai History: [a reprint from the Hawaii Catholic Herald of May 20, 1966] Father Damien built two other churches on the East End of Molokai. They were St. John the Evangelist at Moanui and St. Ann at Halawa. He built these in 1876. St. John's was torn down in 1934 and St. Ann's was abandoned [...]
Marrying for Love Submitted by Deacon Jim Krupka In Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, On Love in the Family, he has a section entitled “Marrying for Love.” Saying “yes” to marriage is a commitment that ensures that love will endure and grow. It takes two. Both must be committed without reservation to this love. [...]
Molokai History: [from Hawaii Catholic Herald, May 20, 1966] The distance from Kaunakakai to Kamalo, St. Joseph's Church and a mission of St. Sophia's is eleven miles, but the road is good. St. Joseph's was built in 1876 by Father Damien and is still in use today. It never had a resident priest but it [...]