October 31, 2025

A Time of Transition

Daniel Imwalle October 31, 2025

Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, is a reminder that death is not the end, but rather a crucial part of the journey to new life.

Jumping off cliff | Photo by Jo Leonhardt on Unsplash

Do Not Fear the Next Steps

Christopher Heffron October 31, 2025

Fear is human. It's universal. It's almost become a companion for some in these fractured times.

Mourners gather for the funeral of members of the Abu Dalal family in Nuseirat, in central Gaza Strip, Oct. 29, 2025, who were killed in an overnight Israeli strike on their home, according to medics. (OSV News photo/Mahmoud Issa, Reuters)

With Gaza situation fragile, Christian’s presence in Holy Land ‘threatened’

OSV News October 31, 2025

In the Gaza Strip, the fragile calm following the Oct. 13 Israel-Hamas peace deal has brought little relief to the enclave's small Christian community.

Attending Mass on Holy Days of Obligation

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 31, 2025

Can the obligation to attend Mass on holy days be fulfilled before or after the actual day?

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