Prayer Labyrinth & Gardens
What is a Labyrinth?
The labyrinth is a divine imprint that serves as a walking meditation, a path of prayer found in various forms across all religious traditions worldwide. St. Alban’s labyrinth is a replica of the one embedded in the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France, dating back to around 1220. Walking the labyrinth creates a sacred time and space for prayer, meditation, and discernment. The labyrinth features a single path—free from tricks or dead ends. The twists and rhythmic turns clear the mind, relax the body, and refresh the spirit. You may even be drawn to go directly to the center to sit quietly.
THE STAGES
Walking The Path
Remember
Take time to offer gratitude. You are invited to count your blessings and be thankful for people who support you and places that nourish you. You may choose to focus on a prayer, a mantra, or an intention.
Release
This is the time to quiet your mind, let go of mental chatter, and release your burdens. You might want to connect with your breath or your footsteps as a way to open your heart and mind. Relax and move at your own pace.
Receive
This is a place of reflection. Pause and stay for as long as you like. Listen to that still, small inner voice. In the safety of the labyrinth, have a heart-to-heart talk with yourself, with God, or with your Higher Power.
Return
Outward through the Labyrinth
When you are ready, retrace your steps. On the return journey, take with you what you have received. You may feel a variety of emotions, ranging from well-being and peace to a renewed longing for wisdom regarding your next steps. Embrace your experience.
Return
Outward through the Labyrinth
When you are ready, retrace your steps. On the return journey, take with you what you have received. You may feel a variety of emotions, ranging from well-being and peace to a renewed longing for wisdom regarding your next steps. Embrace your experience.
Guidelines for the Walk
All are Welcome
- To walk at their own pace.
- To be mindful of others on the path.
- To include children and support them to understand and walk slowly.
- To include elders and people of differing abilities who may need assistance to experience the labyrinth.
"Walk in Love as Christ Loved us." Ephesians 5:2
Guidelines for the Walk
- Quiet your mind and focus on your breath.
- Walk at your own pace.
- Be mindful of others on the path.
- There’s no wrong way to walk – do what feels natural.
A Living Legacy
St. Alban's
Memorial Garden
St. Alban’s Memorial Garden offers a serene space for reflection and remembrance. This sacred garden provides a peaceful setting to honor loved ones and find solace in nature’s beauty. Watch the video to learn more about the garden’s history and purpose.
