Discovering the Sacred Path of the Labyrinth
Labyrinth Speakers Series – Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Portland
Conversation on The Holy Fool as part of the Labyrinth Speakers Series at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, OR.
February 10, 2022
For more offerings like this, see Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Labyrinth Guild.
The Labyrinth – A Watering Hole For The Spirit
During this hinge time, the labyrinth can be a watering hole for the spirit. Here is a talk I gave at Unity of Walnut Creek last September:
Walking a Sacred Path … in 42 Minutes

Your can play the audio directly from the Sync Book website (Episode 132).
Or, find it on iTunes.
Labyrinth Photos on Huffpost.com
They show many labyrinths including the indoor one at Grace Cathedral where the modern labyrinth movement—so named in 1998 by the New York Times—began.
The “Chartres Itch”
I love walking the cobblestone streets, shopping at the market for fresh vegetables and securing a fresh loaf of French bread for dinner. Down the hill, the once bustling L’Eure river quietly flows. I spend many hours walking along it or sitting quietly on its banks. Though my abilities with the French language leave a lot lacking, I feel at home in Chartres not only in the village but also in Chartres Cathedral itself.
Our Lady of Chartres Cathedral is still an active sacred site. It contains one of the most magnificent labyrinths in the world. I have walked it countless times and over the years it has become a womb that gives new life. It is a place for pilgrims to commit their lives anew, to release old wounds, grieve losses and to chart a fresh course for the years ahead. My hope is that everyone who needs this sacred experience finds their way to this Cathedral.
I feel privileged to do this life-changing work and this reoccurring “Chartres itch” simply says I’m ready; it’s been long enough. It is time to return to Chartres. The labyrinth is calling…