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WOF 410: It's Time for Catholics to Embrace Halloween w/ Fr. Steve Grunow
WOF 410: It's Time for Catholics to Embrace Halloween w/ Fr. Steve Grunow
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Oct 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Today, we share a discussion between Brandon Vogt and Fr. Steve Grunow, Word on Fire’s CEO and resident Halloween expert. Several years back, Fr. Steve wrote an article for Word on Fire’s website titled “It’s Time for Catholic to Embrace Halloween” that went viral and remains one of our most popular articles of all time. In today’s discussion, Fr. Steve explains what Halloween is fundamentally about, whether it is of pagan origin, and what a properly Catholic celebration of Halloween looks like. 00:00 | Intro 00:56 | Why is Halloween fascinating? 02:11 | What is Halloween fundamentally about? 03:10 | All Saints, All Souls, and Halloween 05:01 | Excesses in how Halloween is sometimes celebrated 06:36 | Is Halloween essentially a pagan holiday? 08:33 | Is Halloween evil, a doorway to darkness? 11:10 | Memento mori and Halloween 12:34 | Connection between Halloween and costumes 14:18 | “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” 14:54 | Candy and Halloween 16:31 | What would a properly Catholic celebration of Halloween look like? Links “It’s Time for Catholics to Embrace Halloween” (Word on Fire) – Fr. Steve Grunow NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
Released:
Oct 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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