The prayer walk is a simple procession of contemplative peace. On the path chosen we will meet God, for it is not so much a matter of where and when we walk as the open and receiving attitude with which we walk. In the contemplative walk, a consciousness of breathing is important. We breathe deeply, uniting our breath with an invocation to the Holy Spirit, willing God to awaken our own spirit. We are conscious of the blessing of all those who have walked this path before us, and we remember them with gratitude.

As we walk, there is an attitude of respect for the life of all creation around us. We give silent thanks as we see color and texture, feel wind or heat or cold, hear chirping birds or rustling leaves or the rush of cars and the roar of airplanes. And we remember that all is worthy of prayer. With each step, we begin to release our own agendas and embrace God’s peace and plan for our life’s path.