It's Samhain, and we are celebrating, both here and on "The Secrets In Plain Sight!"

Samahin is special, for many reasons. One is that it the celebration of beginnings and endings. The other is that this is when the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. Between those basics, there's a lot we can do! And yes, there's something in it for you!

For me, Samhain is perhaps the most significant of the Sabbats, even if it is not considered to be a "minor Sabbat" in that it is not one of the four solstice/equinox points. This is the Celtic New Year, and also, according to tradition, the time when the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest.

And, there is more. Let's see how to make this Samhain special for you, personally.

The Archangel Uriel is special to me, for a number of reasons. One is that she represents the fulfillment of so much of what I was seeking when I first came here. And hence the name of this place in cyberspace. And today, we dedicate a statue to the Archangel Uriel. Watch, and you'll see why.

If you can imagine how difficult it would be to keep a fish comfortable, healthy and happy out of water, then you can imagine the intensity of a call to priesthood.

That's why I'm known to say that priesthood is a state of being. Those who think of it was a job are missing the point.

Here, I re-visit an essay I published a few years ago, and I discover that the only changes I would make if I were to write it today are updating a couple of details in light of some historical developments among those still in the path I felt forced to leave.

I was invited to join the House of Independent Bishops, and of course I accepted.

And what is a Wiccan doing among a bunch of bishops? Quite a lot, actually!

The title "High Priest" is sufficient to be considered to be the equivalent of a bishop, and it also means that I can begin to build my omni-denominational ministry in that direction. In addition to naming The Virtual Mission Chapel Of The Archangel Uriel as a cathedral (even if the "cathedra" is a folding chair), there also can be The Diocese Of The Archangel Uriel, which has no borders and also has no denominations.

A tavern, where the spiritually thirsty may drink. A diner, where the spiritually starving may be fed. A hospital, where the spiritually wounded are healed.

That's what this is all about.

Blessed Be!

And what would be the most basic of basics that you or I would need to know? Perhaps a step so basic that some forget to even acknowledge it. True, it is mentioned in every primer, and even some other paths will give it some sort of recognition, but few make it a principle. Perhaps it seems so basic. But those things which seem so obvious are often overlooked because of the presumption that being obvious would mean that it would be recognized on a regular basis.

In the Universal Gnostic Fellowship, it is codified as The Law Of One.

You might be surprised at how much of a help it can be.

Blessed Be!

Taking a moment between Litha and Lammas to look at where we are, where we have been, and where we are going. As we've said before, a Sabbat is never really "over" until the Wheel of the Year turns to that Sabbat of the next year.

How Much Should It Cost? This is a question which every newcomer asks in one way or another. Expensive tools can be attractive, but are they any more effective? And why?

Beltaine is the feast of the God coming of age, according to our ancient Celt ancestors. Let's celebrate and let's learn the lessons which Beltaine has to teach us!

Ostara is the celebration of new life at the end of winter. Come, let us join in this celebration of new life!