WakeUp Wednesday Podcast

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

FAITH WINS: After pushback from school officials, a Colorado student will now be allowed to repaint her senior parking spot to reflect her Christian beliefs.

"Christianity is my whole identity and I just really wanted to express that."

10/28/2025

Sick

these people are sick 😭

10/27/2025

Accurate.

10/27/2025

Catholic roots of Halloween
Halloween is a celebration that does not worship the devil.

“Hallows” means “holy.” So, Halloween is the celebration of the feast of All Hallows (All Saints).

It is a day when Catholics celebrate the triumph of the Church in heaven and the lives of the saints on earth.

The Catholic Roots of Halloween

Halloween, often misunderstood as a dark or secular festival, actually has deeply Christian origins rooted in Catholic tradition. The word Halloween comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” which is the vigil of All Saints’ Day—a solemn feast that honors all saints, known and unknown, who have attained heaven.

A Holy Beginning

The term “Hallow” means holy, and “E’en” is a contraction of evening. Thus, All Hallows’ Eve was the night before the great feast celebrating the saints in glory. It was a time for faithful Catholics to prepare spiritually for the next day’s celebration—through prayer, reflection, and sometimes through acts of penance and charity.

Not a Celebration of Evil

Contrary to popular misconception, Halloween was never meant to glorify evil, darkness, or the devil. Instead, it symbolized the victory of light over darkness—the triumph of the saints who conquered sin and now share eternal life with God. Costumes originally represented saints, angels, or Biblical characters, reminding the faithful of their call to holiness.

The Communion of Saints

Halloween connects to the broader celebration of All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2. Together, these days form a triduum known as Hallowtide—a sacred time when the Church remembers the faithful departed, prays for souls in purgatory, and celebrates the heavenly saints who inspire the living.

A Celebration of Triumph and Hope

For Catholics, Halloween is a reminder of the Church’s victory through Christ. It calls believers to celebrate not fear, but faith—the eternal communion between heaven and earth. It honors those who lived holy lives and encourages us to walk in their footsteps toward eternal joy.

Reflection:
Halloween, in its truest form, is a festival of faith and hope. It points to the ultimate triumph of good over evil and reminds every believer that sanctity is possible for all who trust in God’s grace. This sacred night invites us to rejoice in the light of Christ and the glory of His saints.

10/26/2025

Cloud seeding isn’t new, but here’s why it’s making headlines today.

10/24/2025

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10/23/2025

HAPPY FALLOUT DAY FROM ME, CATMEAT & 🎉🎉 Stay safe out there in the Wasteland! 💙

10/22/2025

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