***Special Announcement***
Please note: on Saturday, May 4 at 1:00pm Pacific Time, the St. Mary’s labyrinth will be open for the World Labyrinth Day. We will “Walk as One at 1” to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next.
What is the Labyrinth?
The labyrinth is an archetype that shows up throughout the ages in many cultures. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has only one path to the center. That same path is then followed back out again. There are no tricks to a labyrinth.
In Christian tradition, the labyrinth is often laid out to contain a cross. We use the labyrinth as a tool of prayer.
How do I walk the labyrinth?
- Be mindful of God’s presence with you
- Walk on the dirt between the bricks lining the path
- Pass other people if you need to, or pause at the turns to let others pass you
- Stay in the center for a time if you wish
You may wish to do one of these while walking:
- Quiet your mind; be present with your breathing and your steps.
- Be open to the metaphors that come to you.
- Repeat a short prayer such as “Lord Jesus Christ” or “Come Holy Spirit.”
- Actively talk with God about a concern or intention; both speak and listen