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Walking In Peace – A Labyrinth Experience

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53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
Date
Aug 15, 2026

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Step into a sacred journey where every turn leads you deeper into peace, presence, and wonder.

At Walking in Peace – A Labyrinth Experience, you are invited to enter an ancient path of reflection and renewal, where each step becomes a quiet invitation to listen, to let go, and to discover peace in a deeper way.

The sacred labyrinth, used across cultures and faith traditions for more than 4,000 years, invites you into a journey where every step becomes prayer. With its single winding path, the labyrinth offers a simple but profound truth: the way in is the way out, and the journey itself becomes the gift.

Led by Veriditas Certified Facilitator Cathy Rigali, this eco-spiritual experience creates space for stillness, insight, and transformation. As you walk, you are invited to release anxiety, open your heart, and listen more deeply; to yourself, to others, and to the Spirit moving through all creation. This is more than a program; it is an invitation to rediscover peace as a living practice.

In a world marked by division, urgency, and noise, the labyrinth offers a countercultural rhythm of hope. Come and be refreshed, inspired, and renewed through this meaningful journey toward compassion, connection, and a more peaceful world.

Schedule
10:30a — Welcome, Introduction, Getting to Know the Labyrinth, Prayers & Blessings
12:00p — Lunch
1:00p — Gathering & Preparing to Enter the Labyrinth
1:30p — Labyrinth Walking
2:30p — Sharing & Reflections
3:00p — Departure

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Location icon Genesis Spiritual Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA

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4.86 out of 5.0 average rating

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An Invitation to Journey with Christian Mystics
Mark Burrows was outstanding—his presentations were both inspiring and deeply engaging. He brings a profound understanding of the Mystics and skillfully weaves it together with poetry to create something truly beautiful. Genesis is a sacred place of peace and renewal, and I look forward to returning for future retreats.

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Nourishing, Beautiful Retreat
The Divine Feminine Retreat with Shannon K. Evans was truly wonderful. It was a nourishing blend of quiet, contemplative time to reflect, and intimate, interactive time within the small, supportive community of our group. Our group is hoping that Shannon will return to lead us in another retreat; I would sign up right away for that and eagerly look forward to attending. Additionally, I had never been to Genesis before, and absolutely have it on my radar now for other programs and as a healing sanctuary.

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A Prayerful Evening with the Psalms
I enjoyed the presentation and the sharing. However, I would have preferred to have at least three evenings on this topic for the Lenten Season.

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Be With an Open Heart
I spent time with JoAnn Bourquard a few years ago when I was on a day-long retreat at Genesis Spiritual Center. We meditated together and I opened my heart to her for spiritual guidance. She deeply listened, attentive and present with me, as I shared some difficult challenges I was having in my life. I clearly remember her gently and kindly responding with a phrase, "you have your work cut out for you". I have accepted that gift from her, without even being entirely certain what she meant, as part of my daily spiritual practice since then.
This most recent Zoom experience with her, dedicated to reflecting on this season of Lent and what it means for each of us who were there on the screen, was also a gift. Guided by JoAnn, we had opportunities to pray, meditate, and share aloud about our daily spiritual practice, whatever it is. All experiences validated and accepted. No judgement if we weren't Catholic or even Christian. I am a Buddhist practitioner and I felt completely welcomed. I offered to share with the group a poem I had written for Lent and read it tearfully. God and the Universe are indeed good to me when I open my heart to them. Blessings, Jennifer D.

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Lenten Conversation with the Psalms
Due to the blizzard, I was unable to attend

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