The Forgotten Feast of All Hallows’ Eve
The entirely Catholic “All Hallows’ Eve” is the beginning of a three-day feast known as “All Hallowtide.” Here’s how to take it back from the hollowed out secular celebration.
St. Wolfgang and the Church the Devil Built
October 31 does not receive much attention as a saint’s feast day in the United States. The ostentatious festivities of Halloween are, of course, difficult to compete with—as is the Holy Day it vigils. Besides being a night of merry devilry and the eve of All Saints’ Day, October 31 commemorates the feast of one … Read more
All Hallows Eve or Halloween?
Halloween poses a serious concern to Catholic families nowadays. Besides various occult inspirations, many Catholics are uneasy with Halloween’s ostentatious glorification of ugliness and evil. Also distressing are the prevalent trends of psychosis, vulgarity, and violence. What conscientious parent would not be wary? Even with such adversity, it is still possible to align Halloween with … Read more
