Reflect
Every October, the colors orange and black seem to be ubiquitous. Images of skeletons and black cats pop up in stores and on neighbors’ front yards. But among the silly and macabre is the holy, hiding in plain sight. Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, is the day before All Saints’ Day. It’s a reminder that death is not the end, but rather a crucial part of the journey to new life.
Pray
Lord,
In this season of transition,
from light to dark, warmth to cold,
I ask for the wisdom and clarity of vision
to recognize the potential for change
in the charged air of autumn.
This Halloween, may I remember that
I am called to be like the saints we celebrate
on November 1.
Amen.
Act
Do you have any Halloween traditions? If so, consider adding a subtle spiritual angle into the mix and see how it enriches your experience. If not, try something different this year to make a conscious connection between the symbolism of Halloween and your faith life.
