Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Halloween

  • (3:49) What is the origins of Halloween?
  • Can we participate in Halloween traditions?

(19:43) Break 1

  • (23:06) Do Catholics believe in ghosts?
  • (32:06) Tessa - Harry Potter is bad. JK Rowling talks to witches and warlocks to get real incantations for her books.
  • Roy - Why do we look away from what Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras is all about?

(39:09) Break 2

  • Karen - Regarding the Day of the Dead - my kids celebrate this at their Catholic School. Is that okay?
  • (43:50) James - Is there anything in Catholic doctrine about souls interceding on behalf of people on earth? Is it possible for a deceased relative to visit you?

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