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LABYRINTHS are an ancient design, dating back 3,000 years, and were a feature of many medieval cathedrals.
Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has only one path, with no dead ends.
The journey takes the person inward towards the centre, and then back out again into the world. A labyrinth will be available at churches in South Reading over the next few days. People find them helpful and therapeutic as they walk in silence inwards and then outwards.
Many of us are struggling with finding the path, getting direction in our lives, finding our way home.
The labyrinth can silently address all these issues. Two years ago the Revd Penny Cuthbert the trainee vicar at St Agnes and St Paul's and St Barnabas churches brought a labyrinth to St Agnes Church in Northumberland Avenue, Whitley.
Penny says: "The labyrinth is like a spiriutal exerceise that brings things into focus.
It can help you find yourself as it represents life's journey, which of course we are all on"The Revd Vernon Orr vicar at St Agnes said "I tried it last time and found it a powerful experience that helped me see things more clearly.
Some of these old customs have a lot going for them and there is ancient wisdom that is worth using". Anyone can walk the labyrinth.
You don't have to say anything or do anything just talk the walk to the centre at your own pace.
;ScheduleWednesday 1 April7. 30 pm Labyrinth (St Agnes) ;Maundy Thursday2. 00pm Labyrinth (St Barnabas Hall) ;Good Friday12 noon Labyrinth (St Barnabas Hall) ;