The ‘Pray for the Economy’ labyrinth will remain in the Derby Transept of the Cathedral for the next two months.  It is hoped that people will use it to engage with the current state of the economy on a local and international level, and also as a quiet space in which to contemplate the individual impact of the recession on our lives.    

A labyrinth looks like a maze, but there is only one path to follow. People can walk the path slowly as a form of reflection, a spiritual exercise or prayer. The labyrinth begins with a journey inwards, to reflect and pray for yourself and your own circumstances. There is then a pause at the centre before starting the journey outwards with different ways to pray for our region, our nation and the world.

Richard White, Canon for Mission and Evangelism at Liverpool Cathedral said, “In a world that can seem lost in an endless maze, we are offering this labyrinth as a mini pilgrimage or prayer vigil. We hope it will be helpful for the local community as well as for visitors of all ages and nationalities at a time of enormous global insecurity.”

The most famous cathedral labyrinth is the thirteenth-century labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral which still attracts large numbers of visitors and is hosted by the Chemin Neuf community.

The labyrinth at Liverpool Cathedral is more contemporary, using a mat laid out with prayer stations, each of which offers different materials for reflection and prayer.  

Canon White added, “Jesus taught about money a great deal. We’ve included reminders of some of his words, with space to reflect on all we have to be grateful for, and invitations to pray for our own need as well as the needs pf others. All are welcome.”

The labyrinth and entry to the Cathedral is completely free.