We are all set up for the Lenten pilgrimage – 2024! Start with Neander on the Path on Ash Wednesday, continue to the next post each day until Easter. Come join us on the journey, and Follow the Path!
Cross Labyrinth Journey Notes are notes about notes for notes. They are short devotions (notes) about hymns (which contain notes!) selected to accompany the devotions (the original notes) in the book A Labyrinth Pilgrimage, A Pilgrim Journey to the Foot of the Cross, by C. A. Radke. While the pilgrimage can be taken at any time, the outline for the journey is especially well suited to the Easter cycle of the church calendar. Introductory materials should be completed in the days leading to Ash Wednesday. Then, by starting with Day 1 on Ash Wednesday and following the daily devotions throughout the season of Lent, the journey arrives at the center of The Cross Labyrinth and the foot of the cross on Easter Sunday. There are themes for each week and titles for each day.
This page includes a table to help connect all of the devotions and hymns together. We hope that it will be a useful resource for pilgrims who choose to Follow the Path!
Preparation for the Journey |
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| Day | Labyrinth Pilgrimage | Journey Note | Hymn |
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| – | – | Greetings, Pilgrims!; The Reason for the Journey; Point of Entry; and A Path to Follow | – |
| – | Introduction | Matching the Meter of “The Wondrous Cross” | When I Survey the Wondrous Cross |
Creation |
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| 1 | In the Beginning | Neander on the Path | Praise to the Lord, the Almighty |
| 2 | Days of Creation | An Ordered Path | O Lord and Father of Mankind |
| 3 | Poetry of Creation | A Beautiful Path | All Things Bright and Beautiful |
| 4 | It Was Good | Steps in the Right Direction | Thou Hidden Love of God |
| 5 | Walking with God | Walking with God | In the Garden |
Separation |
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| 6 | The Attraction of Creation | More than Natural | For the Beauty of the Earth |
| 7 | The Forbidden Fruit | Learning the Limits | Sweet Hour of Prayer |
| 8 | The Mysterious and Beguiling Creature | Mysteries All | O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee |
| 9 | In Spite of All Warning | Loved in Every Way | Jesus, Lover of My Soul |
| 10 | Together in Hiding, but All Alone | Recognized by God | Just As I Am |
| 11 | Cast Out, but Never Abandoned | Love at Every Turn | Abide with Me |
| 12 | Peace in Promise | A Rescue Mission | Rescue the Perishing |
The Human Condition |
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| 13 | Honoring God in His Way | The Path Which Honors | Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow |
| 14 | Honoring God in Our Way | Another Path | A Charge to Keep I Have |
| 15 | Relationships Gone Awry | A Path to Share | Jesus, Lord, We Look to Thee |
| 16 | Action and Reaction | Reactions on the Journey | Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart |
| 17 | A Habit of Decay | Habits of Life | Nothing Between |
| 18 | In the Calm After the Storm | Fearfully Comforted | Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken |
| 19 | Peace in Promise | Reminders on the Journey | O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go |
People of God’s Choosing |
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| 20 | Choosing Abraham | The Call Is Reason Enough | Forth in Thy Name, O Lord |
| 21 | Choosing Rebekah | God’s Chosen Path | Give to the Winds Thy Fears |
| 22 | Choosing Israel | Sufficient Need | I Need Thee Every Hour |
| 23 | Choosing Moses | Holy Ground on God’s Path | Have Thine Own Way, Lord |
| 24 | Choosing Joshua | The Every Day Path | See the Morning Sun Ascending |
| 25 | Choosing David | The Way for God’s Anointed | Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire |
| 26 | Peace in Promise | Purpose on the Path | Forward Through the Ages |
Division and Demise |
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| 27 | A Family Divided | A Family of Pilgrims | O Spirit of the Living God |
| 28 | A Nation Divided | A Path for the Nations | Savior of the Nations, Come |
| 29 | Protection | Protection Along the Path | A Mighty Fortress Is Our God |
| 30 | Peril | Strong to Save | Eternal Father, Strong to Save |
| 31 | Destruction | Detours – Paths of Destruction | God of the Ages |
| 32 | Prophecy | The Path Foretold | If Thou but Suffer God to Guide Thee |
| 33 | Peace in Promise | Patterns on the Path | Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah |
The Savior Comes |
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| 34 | Something to Ponder | Pondering the Ordinary Steps | Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence |
| 35 | Good Tidings of Great Joy | Paths Where Angels Tread | Heralds of Christ |
| 36 | Safe Journey | Paths to Safety | O Worship the King |
| 37 | Safe Return | The Path Home | O Thou Who Camest from Above |
| 38 | Growing in Grace | Path of Enduring Grace | All People That on Earth Do Dwell |
| 39 | Celebration of Love | Love Is the Journey | O Perfect Love |
| 40 | Peace in Promise | A Joyous Journey | Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know |
Overcoming Every Challenge |
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| 41 | Challenge of Hunger | Path of Hunger | O Love, How Deep |
| 42 | Challenge of Fame | Path of Humility | To God Be the Glory |
| 43 | Challenge of Power | Path to the Kingdom | What a Friend We Have in Jesus |
| 44 | Challenge of Priests | A Path Unfair | Are Ye Able |
| 45 | Challenge of Kings | Pathway of The King | Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven |
| 46 | Challenge of Death | Low Point on the Path | Low in the Grave |
| 47 | Victory of Life | The Path Ends; Life Begins | Christ the Lord Is Risen Today |
May the Lord be with you always.
Grace and peace,
Journey Notes at CrossLabyrinth.com
Follow the Path!