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13 wrz 2019 · The Halloween Mass marks the dramatic appearance of the Apocalypse (Revelations) in the liturgical readings. Instead of a Pauline Epistle, we are suddenly confronted with St. John’s spectacular and cryptic imagery: a Lamb with seven horns and seven eyes, harps and choirs, angels circling the throne.
Halloween is the great celebratory vigil to All Saints’ Day, the day we recollect the “great multitude” spoken of in the Book of Revelation, which “no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages” (Rev. 7:9), and St Paul’s “great cloud of witnesses” who have gone before us (Heb. 12:1).
31 paź 2019 · Although Halloween has been embraced by the secular world, its foundations are firmly rooted in Catholic tradition. Dr Malcolm Brown of the Alcuin Institute for Catholic Culture explains the significance of All Hallows’ Eve.
What does the Bible say about Halloween? First of all, understand that Halloween is mostly a western custom and it has no direct reference in the Bible. However, there are several Biblical principles that directly relate to the celebration of Halloween.
23 paź 2019 · All Hallows' Eve is not simply a fun opportunity to dress up and get candy. It's a holy day on the church's calendar, with a rich history of Christians to take hold of. Find out where All Hallows' Eve comes from, what is, and how you can celebrate it on October 31.
28 paź 2021 · Learn the difference between Catholic belief and superstition when you sign up for the digital series Angels and the Supernatural. Explore the origins of Halloween and celebrate with faith and fun using our Good Catholic guide to Halloween for a joyful and meaningful experience.
30 paź 2023 · Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, originates primarily from Christian traditions marking the eve of All Saints’ Day. Its practices and customs, including attending church services, lighting candles on the graves of the holy, and the later traditions of trick-or-treating, have clear roots in Christian liturgical observances.
