On February 29th, 2008, approximately 15 youth participated in a prayer labyrinth at our church. Only 4 – 5 youth at a time could go into the room that the Labyrinth was set up. The Labyrinth’s purpose was to draw the youth closer to God and to cause them to desire reconciliation. A prayer labyrinth is a very personal, private experience and a way to commune with Christ and most of the youth that went through the Labyrinth were silent and contemplative upon exiting. . In this case, the “Labyrinth” wasn’t actually a labyrinth at all but rather a series of 11 stations of prayer that people rotate through. This seems to be the modern-day equivalent of a Labyrinth, although true Labyrinths exist at retreat centers and the like and can be located outdoors in peaceful, garden-like settings.
Certain stations are designed to help you focus upon removing distractions in your life to more deeply commune with God and other stations are more outward focused to assist you with your daily walk with Christ and focus on Christ living through you.Often, there is a communion station.
Sample #2 (from Herb of the Month: Catnip and Honeysuckle): Only one species of honeysuckle contains the same ingredient as catnip. Cats that are not immune to honeysuckle - about 30% of cats do not react to it - will exhibit similar behaviors when around honeysuckle as catnip. The berries of the honeysuckle are poisonous but the wood is not. If the piece of wood purchased is rough, I would recommend sanding the same smooth so the cat doesn’t injure himself playing with it. Alternatively, you could stitch up a soft cover for the honeysuckle. If the honeysuckle wood looses its’ smell, you can wet it to rejuvenate the smell.
