Walk the Labyrinth in the Rectory Garden!
Walking a labyrinth is like making a pilgrimage.. it is a journey where you might think about loved ones, distractions or burdens on the way in, be open to the love and grace of God at the centre and return uplifted, blessed and renewed.
Labyrinths have been in existence for a long time and were used in many cathedrals in medieval times when people would use them when they could not go on pilgrimage. They are created to offer a spiritual space for prayer and reflection providing a stilling place in a busy world.
Now, thanks to the efforts of Peter Green and the Rectory lawnmower, our Benefice has its own Labyrinth in the Rectory gardens.
Labyrinths have been in existence for a long time and were used in many cathedrals in medieval times when people would use them when they could not go on pilgrimage. They are created to offer a spiritual space for prayer and reflection providing a stilling place in a busy world.
Now, thanks to the efforts of Peter Green and the Rectory lawnmower, our Benefice has its own Labyrinth in the Rectory gardens.
‘did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road…..’ Luke 24:32
A labyrinth is different from a maze. A maze is full of dead-ends and tricks. A labyrinth has only one path that always leads to the centre… you cannot get lost… just stay on the path.
You might want to simply enter the labyrinth and walk with the Lord… or before you enter the labyrinth you might like to take time to
As you walk the path just let your thoughts come to the surface and let them flow… Jesus is with you every step of the way, even if sometimes
you seem to be moving further from the centre. You are never alone, you are always loved by God.
When you reach the centre consider your thoughts.. pause and spend some time in prayer and reflection receiving God’s love and blessing.
When you are ready, return along the same path.. return gratefully, prayerfully.
As you exit the labyrinth give thanks and praise God:
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen
A labyrinth is different from a maze. A maze is full of dead-ends and tricks. A labyrinth has only one path that always leads to the centre… you cannot get lost… just stay on the path.
You might want to simply enter the labyrinth and walk with the Lord… or before you enter the labyrinth you might like to take time to
- Read and reflect on a line or two from scripture·
- Hold a memory or a photo of a loved one you wish to pray for·
- Consider an experience in your life where you are seeking healing or forgiveness.·
- Think about a key celebration in your life and walk a thanksgiving prayer in the labyrinth.
As you walk the path just let your thoughts come to the surface and let them flow… Jesus is with you every step of the way, even if sometimes
you seem to be moving further from the centre. You are never alone, you are always loved by God.
When you reach the centre consider your thoughts.. pause and spend some time in prayer and reflection receiving God’s love and blessing.
When you are ready, return along the same path.. return gratefully, prayerfully.
As you exit the labyrinth give thanks and praise God:
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen
