Leave it to the Saints!

I am a great believer in allowing space for things to happen and unfold in their own time, so it was a thrill to encounter the lovely serendipity happened upon this morning via a tweet from the reliably inspiring Clair Bangasser that led me to discover three new and wonderful things: yet another thing of beauty inspired by Catherine of Siena--do yourself a favour and take a look at it over at The Painted Prayerbook, and wonder of wonders, it centers on a tree! The second gift was the blessing written by Jan Richardson that accompanies the artwork (Jan, the artist, she who is the Praying Painter, also writes!); and thirdly, I found out that it is, on May 4th, World Labyrinth Day. I, like many, have found great, great gifts upon those beautiful paths.

Why don't you try an online experience if you can't make it to walk a labyrinth on terra firma? There's a gathering at 1pm on Saturday afternoon in whatever time zone you find yourself in: join and enjoy! It is a truly magnificent way to pray.