Local Catholic Reaction to Pope’s US Visit; Iyengar Yoga Honolulu; Homelessness on Maui; Kelby Photo Walk
Local Catholic Reaction to Pope’s US Visit: Darlene Dela Cruz
Pope Francis’ visit to the United States had an impact on the nation that went well beyond this country’s Roman Catholic community, and reminded us of the line a contemporary pontiff must navigate between progress and tradition. Although Francis has shown himself to be an activist Pope who is willing to challenge some of the Church’s longstanding practices, his visit included some sharp reminders that the Church is still, in many ways, a very traditional organization. Darlene Dela Cruz, a reporter for the Hawaii Catholic Herald, was part of a Hawaii contingent that flew to Philadelphia last week to see the Pope, and she joined the show to share her takeaways.
- Intro Music: Wake Up Everybody by John Legend and The Roots
- Outro Music: Gift of Finest Wheat by Cathedral Basilica Choir
Iyengar Yoga Honolulu: Ray Madigan
Yoga is an ancient practice that is designed to help strengthen the body while improving breathing and focusing the mind. For anyone who has ever done it, they know that it’s not as easy as it may seem. But not all yoga techniques are the same. Iyengar yoga is a particular discipline that focuses on certain techniques, sequences, and timing that is different from other forms of yoga. Ray Madigan from Iyengar Yoga Honolulu joined the show in-studio to tell us more about this unique type of yoga available right here in the islands.
- Intro Music: Gold by Gabriel Rios
- Outro Music: Third Eye Open (Iyengar Yoga Mix) by DJ Om and the Native American Flute Ensemble
Homelessness on Maui: Stacy Crivello
In an interview for our week-long series on homelessness, Maui Mayor Alan Arawaka made it clear he saw no value in the so-called “housing first” option, saying the building of a new dwelling would be meaningless without support services the Department of Health should provide. It’s a point of view many of the mainland and local activists disagree with, as do members of the Maui County Council. Councilmember Stacy Crivello joined the show via phone from Maui to comment.
- Intro Music: Pineapple Anthem by Pineapple
- Outro Music: Rainbow Ridge by Jeff Peterson
Kelby Photo Walk: Nelson Bustamante
Do you have the photographic eye? You know, the one that helps you to take great pictures with an intriguing perspective on something everyone else might walk right by? Well, if you have ever wanted to learn from the masters, you can at this year’s worldwide annual photo walk. All over the planet, people will be joining together led by a master photographer, taking pictures of their own backyard, and learning how to find something unique in what others might find ordinary. Nelson Bustamante is one of the lead photographers for this year’s photo walk which is being held tomorrow in Chinatown.
- Intro Music: Energy In Balance by Ibiza Sunset
- Outro Music: This Is Where We Are by Priscilla Ahn
