Walk a Lenten labyrinth at St. Thomas the Apostle March 20

Travel "The Road to Jerusalem" with him as Jesus follows the path that leads to his crucifixion, a path that continues to - and through - his resurrection, following a route that winds through the centuries to the present day. Along this labyrinth route at St. Thomas the Apostle in Naperville, you can reflect on Jesus' destiny and your own in quiet, prayerful contemplation.

The labyrinth itself has gained popularity in recent years, but its roots are ancient. As a symbol relating to wholeness, it combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a patterned walk along a purposeful path. In a Lenten context, the labyrinth becomes a "virtual pilgrimage," a prayerful walk with Jesus as Good Friday approaches.

Patti Essig, a longtime St. Thomas parishioner, will facilitate "The Road to Jerusalem," relying on her experience in walking labyrinths and offering similar programs since the time she walked her first labyrinth at the Cathedral of Chartres, France, one of the oldest Christian labyrinths.

The Lenten labyrinth walk will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in the Lighthouse Room at the church, 1500 Brookdale Road. All are welcome to this free program and are invited to attend with open minds and willing spirits.

For information about "The Road to Jerusalem" or labyrinths, contact Chari Rosales, director of Adult Faith Formation at St. Thomas the Apostle, at (630) 355-8980, ext. 138, or crosales@stapostle.org.

St. Thomas the Apostle, a parish of the Diocese of Joliet, strives to bear the Good News of God's unconditional love to all generations through worship, faith formation, witness and service. Organized in 1984, the St. Thomas faith community numbers more than 3,400 households of more than 10,750 people. Complete news and information on parish events, guest speakers and special programs is available at www.stapostle.org. For general parish information, call (630) 355-8980.