Labyrinth news from Rwanda

The labyrinth has reached children in Rwanda, thanks to the efforts of Susan Murphy and on the ground partner, Francine Muhawenimana from the Children's Peace Library. Over a period of two months in 2020 The Children’s Peace Library hosted labyrinth projects. They presented workshops on creating different types of labyrinths that fit into the Rwandan culture: Umuganda (community work) with prayers for peace, finger labyrinths using imigondo art form (cow dung), reconciliation for conflict training and Stick (children's game). The headmaster was so excited he had volunteers paint a large Chartres style labyrinth in the school compound.

Although COVID has stalled this program for now, Susan continues her outreach work with The Labyrinth Society and with us, the Labyrinth Community Network of Ontario. This work was supported by a grant from The Labyrinth Society.

Photo credit: Susan Murphy

Photo credit: Susan Murphy

A Choice of Videos to enhance your labyrinth walks

These videos were created during the recent pandemic, but they’re available for regular finger walking or to take to your favourite outdoor labyrinth.

This link to a virtual walk and the soulful music of Michael Franklin is yours to experience whenever you’d like.

Try listening and watching while you use a finger labyrinth. Or download it to your phone and use it when you can at the Toronto Public Labyrinth keeping safe distancing.

1. Michael Franklin Musician and Sujeewa - Labyrinth Walker

Other links are messages of welcome from two labyrinth friends.

2. The Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea- Brief Introduction to the Toronto Public Labyrinth

3. Sujeewa speaking at the Labyrinth

Circle blessings,

Jo Ann Stevenson

NewsNotes July 2016

Three inspiring leaders will guide Veriditas pilgrimages in September: The Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress; Judith Tripp, MA, MFT; and Laura Esculcas.

  • Experience the newly restored nave and labyrinth at the venerable Chartres Cathedral, in France September 10 and 11th. Judith Tripp will weave a sacred circle to explore Mary through lecture, mediation, art, music and ritual. Register for "Meeting Mary."
  • Strengthen connections to ourselves, our communities and the world. Join the Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress September 12 to 16th at Chartres Cathedral to tap artful wisdom and find creative openings on the individual and collective levels. Register for "The Rising Phoenix: Birthing New Images in these Challenging Times."
  • New territory for Veriditas. Register for "Mystical Portugal: Labyrinths, Legends and Sites of the Sacred Feminine". Judith Tripp and Laura Esculcas lead a soulful journey September 19 to 24th into the landscape of the "people of the light," the ancient Celt-Iberian ancestors of the modern Portuguese. Experience the wisdom of the labyrinth and numinous sites connected with the legends of Mary.
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NewsNotes March 2016

  • Like colouring? Look into Zen Doodling Mandalas by Carolyn Scrace. Pages 54-67 are labyrinth-related. Available at the library and bookstores.
  • Check out Kelly Child’s book, The Lehi Key, listed under Philosophical Studies on our Books page.
  • Facilitator directory now includes Facilitator’s websites.
  • 16 new Labyrinths have been added to our directory. Click on the Labyrinth name to see the full listing with photos.
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