First, go to Mass. It is on the eve of a holy day of obligation and Mass can prepare us to celebrate the feasts that follow as originally intended. Remember Halloween was originally a cycle of holy days that went from the eve of All Saints Day to All Souls...
By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira According to the habits of Catholic piety, Friday is dedicated to the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This fact is understandable because He died on a Friday. Sunday is dedicated to the resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. That is also understandable: He resurrected on...
Start Novena with this prayer each day: Dearest St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth. Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for...
By Philip Beattie Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Ephesians 5:11 Ireland is set to be centre stage for the first official celebration of the origins of Samhain, and subsequent positioning of Ireland internationally as the “Home of Halloween”. This “celebration”, known...
