CJMiller: Embracing Samhain: Removing Our Masks to Reveal the Unique Expression of God

Church of One Love

Samhain is a sacred time when the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds thins. We are reminded of the ancient traditions that encouraged people to don masks for protection. The Celts wore these masks not only to hide from spirits but to shield themselves from what they feared most—being truly seen. Today, as we celebrate this ancient festival, I invite you to reflect on the masks we wear, not just physical ones but the invisible ones we carry to shield ourselves from being vulnerable and authentic. It’s a moment for us to pause and recognize the ways we’ve hidden parts of ourselves. But what if instead of masking who we are, we used this moment to reveal our truest self—the unique expression of God within?