A labyrinth is circular path that leads toward a central point. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth is not meant to confuse with dead ends and optional paths. Rather, it presents only one path which meanders back and forth, sometimes seeming to lead away from the center, but eventually ending in the middle.
St. Luke’s Labyrinth came into being in the fall of 2022 and was completed in the spring of 2023 and dedicated in memory of beloved parishioner Pat Roth.
Why would we have one? For centuries, labyrinths have been used for spiritual reflection and prayer. One of the most famous labyrinths, found in the middle of Chartres Cathedral in France, was built in 1200. Labyrinths are meant to be walked, and present the opportunity for prayer, meditation, and mindfulness (although some of our younger folks enjoy playfully running the labyrinth, which is also a fine spiritual practice).
We invite you to explore our labyrinth. One suggested way to walk a labyrinth is to pause at the beginning with a thought or question in your mind, and then carry that thought with you as you mindfully make your way to the center. Once there, pause for a time of prayer and offer your question to God. As you then walk your way out of the labyrinth, release your thought or question and open yourself to receive what God may offer you. Some people like to carry a small stone with them as they walk, and then leave it in the center. However you choose to engage with our labyrinth, we hope you will find it a peaceful way to come closer to God.