THE
LABYRINTH
The Labyrinth invites
the whole body into prayer, it is not just sitting
or standing in one place but the act of walking,
the solemnly stepping forth - that brings a person
into the experience of prayer and into God."
St. Augustine is
quoted as saying "it is solved by walking." The
labyrinth takes this quote to heart. In our fast
paced world, often we do not take the time to slow
down to enjoy the beauty that is so close to us.
The labyrinth provides for those moments. The labyrinth
is also a wonderful tool to discover our "God
Center" and discovering God in
our every day life.
Our outdoor labyrinth
is sand blasted and acid etched on concrete. The
design of the labyrinth comes from the labyrinth
in the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France, which
was completed in 1192. There are many places around
the labyrinth to sit and meditate on life’s
moment and events. "Only in the silence do
you hear the voice of God."
We invite you to
come and walk and pray the labyrinth, since it
is outdoors, it is available as weather permits.
An annual labyrinth event, the Hildegard of Bingen
Retreat, is held the 3rd week-end in September.
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