WHAT IS A LABYRINTH?

Walking a labyrinth can be a beautiful, embodied, spiritual practice. It offers a way to slow your pace, to center yourself on being present with God. A labyrinth is not a maze, but a path to follow—we walk in to the center, where you may stay as long as you like, and then we journey outward, following the path back to the beginning. There can be many metaphors and images which arise on the twists and turns of the journey of a labyrinth. It does not take long, but it can offer a profound encounter with the Living God. And it can help you see your own journey in an entirely new light.

To share the labyrinth with others, simply give space between walkers. If you encounter someone else on the path, one of you can step aside to let the other pass, then step back and continue where you were. 

Go slow. Be present. Enjoy the labyrinth!

Some Prompts to Consider As You Walk a Labyrinth

Ask: Love, what do you have to say to me today?

Ask: Lord, may I have eyes to see, and ears to hear, beauty which reminds me of Your presence and your love?

Engage all five of your senses to be fully present in your body in this moment:

What do you see?

What do you hear?

What do you smell?

What do you feel?

What do you taste?

Consider the path as a threefold journey:

The Inward Journey, towards God/the Center.

Being with God/Dwelling in the Center.

The Outward Journey, as we are sent back to engage the world

Consider the various twists and turns, the long and short arcs, in light of the arc of your personal story.

Where have you been, and where are you going?

ABOUT ECCLESIA’S LABYRINTH

The Ecclesia Downtown labyrinth is located at 1005 Edwards St, Houston, TX 77007. It was built by a team of volunteers and staff in May 2023. The unique triquetra design was created by Simon Watkins and is used by permission. 

To find more labyrinths in the Houston area and all over the world go to: labyrinthlocator.com.