Last night at St. Thomas we enjoyed a special evening of "Kaleidoscopic Worship" focused on the labyrinth. Youth from several churches and adults from St. Thomas and other neighboring churches had a chance to enjoy a meal together, experience two labyrinths, and reflect on what we learned.
One of the labyrinths was traditional, modeled on the Chartres labyrinth. Set up in the chapel, it invited a slow, contemplative pace for some and a breakneck, hairpin-curve "wheeee!" for others. Its winding path led both inward and outward, so we found ourselves doing the dance of courtesy, making way for each other as we passed.
In the auditorium, a more contemporary labyrinth based on the work of reJesus in the UK was laid out on the floor, with a single path leading to various stations where we were invited, through various activities, to contemplate God's love for us and to lay aside preoccupations and worries.
Young people and adults alike remarked at the end of the evening on the unexpected insights they received, and I especially appreciated having the chance to pray quietly while surrounded by people -- a rare opportunity when we tend to be overstimulated when we're together or unsure what to do when we're alone.
My thanks to all the youth and adults who organized the evening. May God continue to guide all our feet into the way of peace as we make our way deeper into this Advent season.
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