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THE LABYRINTH at The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection A labyrinth is not the same thing as a maze. A maze can send us down dead-ends and is meant to be deceptive or tricky. The journey of the labyrinth may seem to double back on itself at times. It appears that we are covering the same ground, as is true of the spiritual life. In fact, if we persevere we are always moving forward toward the goal .
The labyrinth is located on the west side of the nave.
Labyrinths are spiritual tools that can be used as paths of prayer or as a walking meditation for petitioning, thanking, and praising the Divine Spirit. They are a place for communing with God in the solitude of our heart, mind, and soul. Walking the labyrinth is an ancient method of immersing ourselves in God’s loving energy and a way to become more aware of the Divinity within the soul and all of creation. Labyrinths can help us obtain a sense of connectiveness, peace, and happiness by allowing a “time-out” from the stresses of daily life.
The labyrinth at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Starkville, MS is one of a small number of labyrinths scattered throughout the state. This labyrinth was designed in a classical style by David Lewis and Rachel McCann. Construction was done by volunteers using concrete blocks and ceramic tile. The labyrinth is wheelchair accessible, always open, and all are welcome. The path is white with a pale yellow ceramic tile line in the center. The blue lines represent the boundaries of the path. The point of entrance is to the left of the cross. This drawing can be used as a finger labyrinth.
The labyrinth is located on the west side of the nave.
Labyrinths are spiritual tools that can be used as paths of prayer or as a walking meditation for petitioning, thanking, and praising the Divine Spirit. They are a place for communing with God in the solitude of our heart, mind, and soul. Walking the labyrinth is an ancient method of immersing ourselves in God’s loving energy and a way to become more aware of the Divinity within the soul and all of creation. Labyrinths can help us obtain a sense of connectiveness, peace, and happiness by allowing a “time-out” from the stresses of daily life.
The labyrinth at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Starkville, MS is one of a small number of labyrinths scattered throughout the state. This labyrinth was designed in a classical style by David Lewis and Rachel McCann. Construction was done by volunteers using concrete blocks and ceramic tile. The labyrinth is wheelchair accessible, always open, and all are welcome. The path is white with a pale yellow ceramic tile line in the center. The blue lines represent the boundaries of the path. The point of entrance is to the left of the cross. This drawing can be used as a finger labyrinth.
