Submitted by rlp on Wed, 02/20/2008 - 13:50.
Paul Soupiset is keeping a journal about the prayer labyrinth we're building at the back of our church property. We've roughly leveled the ground now, though we have a lot of dead grass to clear out. Paul's latest post shows his ingenious way of laying out the labyrinth itself.
Our church sits atop almost solid limestone. There are thousands and thousands of rocks out there. I think it is fitting to build the labyrinth out of native materials. We already use these rocks for landscaping and forming various paths through the woods and between buildings. This thing is going to be cool.
A few days ago I mentioned the possibility of an open retreat for anyone in the world who could find a way to get a plane ticket here. I'll be talking to Tim and Paul about some details on this. I'm almost certain the labyrinth will be finished by then.
Stay tuned.
rlp
Note: The pictures at Paul's labyrinth journal look rather dreary. We're in Winter (or what we call Winter here). This Spring the land will be lush and green with wildflowers and all kinds of color.
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Labe EE Rinth
Labyrintheses are wonderful.
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Would it be possible to add a session of paintballing amongst your maze? We can use green balls in keeping with the colours. maybe we should use brown ones; this would be more in keeping with Texas.
You are right, it will be cool. It's like being 10 again. Any excuse...
The voice of experience...
I've built a labyrinth using a similar method. Be very sure that the rope you are using as a guide doesn't stretch. Maybe use some sort of wire instead of rope. You'd be surprised at how much a slight bit of elasticity can throw off the entire design. Have fun - I've loved every labyrinth project I've ever worked on.
Good thoughts. Thanks. I
Good thoughts. Thanks. I think Paul has a wire cable with a plastic covering.
rlp, I love this. I'm coming
rlp,
I love this. I'm coming to live in San Antonio for youth ministry soon and I can't wait to see it. My favorite thing is that you are using native materials. I feel connected to this land because I grew up here, and I would much rather walk a labyrinth made of Central Texas rocks than of marble. I would be thrilled by the opportunity to retreat at this site. Peace and all good things.
Labyrinth
A project is a great way to draw a church together. We find that it builds community in the process!
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