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February 10, 2026
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Tuesday within the Fifth Week of Ordinary Time (V06)
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Bishop's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
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[Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland, California]
I have never been to any banquet where the main dish is salt!
As Jesus tells us we are the “salt of the earth,” we can become very proud of our importance. Yes, Jesus knows, as we all do, that without salt food can be extremely bland – so bland we might not even be interested in eating it. Anyone who is on a low- or no-sodium diet can tell you how important salt is in spicing up our food. Yet it is never the main attraction, only something that enhances the main meal.
Some say we live in a world that is becoming more and more atheistic, that is to say, a place where God simply does not exist. I would contend that we are not becoming more atheistic, but what I call ego-theistic – a world in which “I” (the ego) is the center of the universe. It is a world where I decide when life begins and when life ends. I decide what gender I will be. I decide what truth is. I decide when truth matters or not. We are much too sophisticated to bow down before a golden calf, as our ancestors did. Instead, we bow down before the golden mirror. It is a world where the salt has in fact, become the meal. Read more...
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Jubilee Year’s End Raises Hope for the Future
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A memorial to Pope Francis was set up at the foot of the Jubilee cross in the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa following his death in April. (HCH file photo)
By Lisa Dahm
Hawaii Catholic Herald
The closure of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome Jan. 6 marked the conclusion of a momentous year of spiritual renewal, learning and engagement for faithful in Hawaii and across the world.
After kneeling at the threshold in prayer, Pope Leo XIV secured the Holy Door — formally ending the Jubilee Year of Hope on the feast of the Epiphany.
“The holy door is closed, but the door of your mercy is not closed,” the pope prayed during the ceremony, followed by the celebration of Mass.
For Bishop Larry Silva, watching Pope Francis open the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 24, 2024, and seeing Pope Leo close it earlier this month was one of the highlights of the special year. Read more...
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A Church of Compassion and Care
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From the Office for Social Ministry
“Let us raise our prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Health of the Sick, asking her to assist all who suffer and are in need of compassion, consolation, and a listening ear.” - Pope Leo XIV, Message for World Day of the Sick, 2026
Each year on February 11, the Church marks the World Day of the Sick, a moment to remember those who are ill, those who care for them, and those who quietly carry physical, emotional, or spiritual burdens. It is fitting that this day is observed on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, when the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Bernadette with a message of hope and healing. Through these apparitions, Mary reminds us that the journey toward healing often begins with compassion.
Pope Leo XIV echoes this Marian spirit in his message for the 2026 World Day of the Sick, inviting the Church to become a place of tenderness and accompaniment. Reflecting on the familiar parable of the Good Samaritan, he reminds us how the Samaritan does something simple but very inspiring. He sees someone in need. He stops, draws near, cares, and accompanies. As Pope Leo writes, “Love is not passive; it goes out to meet the other.” Read more...
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Mass for World Day of the Sick, Feb 11
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Sunday, February 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Kamiano Center (Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace)
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SICK is celebrated on the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11. Msgr. Gary Secor will preside at a Mass with Anointing of the Sick. Any Catholic in good standing who is seriously ill is invited to receive this sacrament of healing and strength. (Note: Only those who are sick are to receive the Anointing of the Sick. No one may receive the sacrament as a proxy for someone else.)
Flyer available HERE.
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Women's Lenten Recollection "Behold the Lamb of God," Feb 20
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Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Honolulu
All women 18 years and above are invited to this Lenten Recollection "Behold the Lamb of God." Rsvp by February 17th. Questions? Please contact Sr. Ivy at (808) 845-0065 or sarc3351@gmail.com.
Flyer available HERE.
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Big Island Youth Day, Feb 21
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
St. Joseph High School, Hilo
Join Us for Big Island Youth Day!
All middle school and high school youth are invited to Big Island Youth Day (BIYD) — a joyful day to rediscover your faith, grow in community, and encounter Christ in a fun, spirit-filled environment!
Bring your friends, your energy, and your heart — this is a great chance to deepen your relationship with God and connect with other Catholic youth from around the diocese.
Learn more and register: https://www.catholichawaii.org/oyyam/ym/biyd
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Marianist Lecture "Why Hope," Feb 22
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Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Join the Marianist Lecture, "Why Hope: Claiming the Promise and the Responsibility" with Dr. Carolyn Woo, former president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services. Dr. Woo is a global leader in humanitarian service and ethical leadership.
Learn more at chaminade.edu/marianist-lecture
Flyer available HERE.
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Kūpuna Prom "Forever Young," Feb 28
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Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Bachelot Hall, Sacred Heart Church, Punahou
Join us for a joyful evening celebrating the stories, laughter, and beautiful spirit of our kūpuna at the Forever Young Kūpuna Prom. The evening will feature music, dancing, fellowship, and refreshments.
Flyer available HERE.
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Talks for Families, Adults, and Youth, Jan 20 - Mar 10
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All are warmly invited to join talks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7–8 PM at St. John the Baptist Parish in Kalihi. These sessions share the Good News of Christ, who offers guidance and hope in the challenges of life, along with the gift of love and forgiveness. Through this program of Catholic formation in small parish communities, we can explore and deepen the richness of our baptism. For more information, please contact Dr. Anthony Ramos at 808-721-0557.
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Word of Life for February
Word of Life is a monthly resource from the USCCB's Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. Each month includes resources for print and are adaptable for digital efforts including Feature of the Month, Intercessions for Life, Bulletin Quotes, and Bulletin Art. Learn more at www.respectlife.org.
Available in English: PDF | Word
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Saint of the Week
Saint Scholastica
c. 480–543
Memorial - February 10
Little is known about the life of Saint Scholastica, yet her influence upon the Church is undeniable. She was born into a wealthy family around the year 480 AD, in the town of Nursia, central Italy, shortly after the fall of the Western Roman emperor. It was a chaotic time, politically speaking, but also a time when God began to manifest His divine stability through her. She had one brother, most likely a twin, by the name of Benedict. Benedict and Scholastica are now honored as great saints. Both had a powerful influence upon monastic life as we have it today, Benedict being the father of Western monasticism and Scholastica its mother. Read more...
(Image: Johann Baptist Wenzel Bergl, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. www.mycatholic.life
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On behalf of the parishes in the Diocese of Honolulu, thank you for your gift of support. Mahalo nui loa!
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