{"id":8,"date":"2017-04-13T17:54:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T17:54:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-04-09T17:38:32","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T17:38:32","slug":"the-virtual-maundy-thursday-labyrinth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/?p=8","title":{"rendered":"The Virtual Maundy Thursday Labyrinth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/index2.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/index2.jpeg?w=843\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Many churches partake in a \u2018Labyrinth\u2019 on Maundy Thursday. People are invited to walk through pathways, usually in a church\/hall, and pause at certain \u2018stations\u2019 to contemplate on Jesus\u2019 journey through this day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>Well, I can&#8217;t always get out to a church, and I reckon a fair few of you can\u2019t, either. So instead of going to the Labyrinth, I\u2019m attempting to bring the Labyrinth to you. And to me. I hope that your journey through this virtual Labyrinth brings you the peace and time of reflection on this Maundy Thursday that you crave. I don\u2019t know about you, but my Facebook feed makes me feel sad on days like these, sad because once again, I am on the outside looking in, I am the excluded one, I am the one not caught up in the busyness and the creativity and the community of all that Holy Week can bring.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Labyrinth2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Labyrinth2-300x199.jpg?resize=320%2C212\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>But why should I be on the outside looking in? I have decided to turn the perspective around, to no longer dwell on all that cannot be, to find instead the fullness of what this day can bring. As I experience fairly hideous chest pain, surely I can turn this round to reflect on the hideous pain Jesus experienced \u2013 not only on the cross, but on that day before Good Friday?<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>So, here we are then. The Virtual Labyrinth.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sdc13519.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/sdc13519-300x225.jpg?resize=320%2C240\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>A prayer labyrinth is not a maze, more of a journey with twists and turns, and no dead ends. There is only one way in, and one way out.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The winding path symbolizes a journey. As you negotiate the twists and turns take time to sink yourself into the mystery of Christ and his last days on earth. Think of the journey inwards to the centre as a time to let go of anything you need to let go of, the centre as a time to connect with God and the journey outwards as a time to take on the peace and protection you need to walk forwards into your life and to share that journey with others.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/images.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/images.jpg?w=843\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>So we walk into the Labyrinth. We pause at the first bend where we think upon the Noise. The noise, the busyness of life, the fast paced race all around us (and sometimes not including us). Think about all the messages and information that fill our lives, competing for attention, clamouring in every day. Now is the time to turn the noise off, to pause, to shake it away.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/index.jpeg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/index.jpeg?w=843\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span><\/span><span><\/span>We step forwards to another twist. We collect up our worries, our doubts, our grief, and our pain. Jesus says \u2018come to me, all who are burdened, and I will give you rest.\u2019 We lay our burdens down. You can visualise taking a bag from your shoulders and putting it on the floor, or taking off heavy shoes, or you can write down your worries on some paper and fold it up, not necessarily to throw away, but to put aside.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>It may feel strange, this letting go, and not knowing what the path ahead holds. Try to trust the path, and to trust the God who you are seeking. We are taking steps, what takes place in our mind and spirit as authentic as anything our bodies can \u2013 or cannot \u2013 do.<\/p>\n<div>We keep on walking, round corners, round twisting paths. Perhaps it would be helpful to begin to physically breathe in God\u2019s presence. Slow down your breathing, and intentionally breathe out the remains of what you didn\u2019t quite manage to leave behind at the last stop. Breathe out that niggling voice, that continuing pain. And breathe in God. Breathe out \u2013 Breathe in. Breathe out \u2013 Breathe in.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/774ee0753e7424079735a23f038e83be.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/774ee0753e7424079735a23f038e83be-300x225.jpg?resize=320%2C240\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>So we come to the centre.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>It\u2019s time to sit down (I am sitting already, but taking a virtual comfy armchair in my head) and reflect.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/5okFAcEQM6YzgbICsGDM_10397138_742161639184668_9044730673519805220_o.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/5okFAcEQM6YzgbICsGDM_10397138_742161639184668_9044730673519805220_o-300x146.jpg?resize=320%2C155\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Start by imagining a waterfall.<\/p>\n<div>Psalm 42:7 says<\/div>\n<div>\u2018Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls, all of your waves and breakers have swept over me.&#8217;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;Imagine immersing yourself in the waterfall, the rushing waters being God\u2019s love, pouring over you, quenching your pain, cleaning your soul.<\/div>\n<div>Then, think about a candle.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/candle4514391020_40b17bf313.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/candle4514391020_40b17bf313-300x200.jpg?resize=320%2C213\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>\u2013 imagine it\u2019s the only light in the darkness. Live it, breathe it. You may want to light a \u2018real\u2019 candle at this point. Virtual is good though!<\/p>\n<div>We think on these words from John 13.<\/div>\n<div><span><sup>\u20183&nbsp;<\/sup>Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God;<\/span> <span><sup><span>4&nbsp;<\/span><\/sup>so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist.<\/span> <span><sup><span>5&nbsp;<\/span><\/sup>After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples\u2019 feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.<\/span>\u2019<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/washing-feet.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/washing-feet.jpg?w=843\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/8_3_jesus_washfeet.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/8_3_jesus_washfeet.jpg?w=843\"><\/a><span>Reflect on this verse and this image. Immerse yourself in the scene \u2013 in the sights and sounds. In the awe and mystery amidst the normalcy of the Passover Supper. Jesus is washing your feet. Perhaps you would like to take a bowl and gently wash your own feet at this stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>There now follows a series of verses from these Maundy Thursday passages, from John 13 and Mark 14. We can take as much time as we need over each one, intentionally breathing in God\u2019s presence as we take the words in. Each section is accompanied by an image to contemplate upon in addition to the words.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/350px-leonardo_da_vinci_-_ultima_cena_-_ca_1975.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/350px-leonardo_da_vinci_-_ultima_cena_-_ca_1975-300x153.jpg?resize=320%2C162\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span>When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.<\/span><span><span><sup>18&nbsp;<\/sup>While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, <\/span><span>\u201cTruly I tell you, one of you will betray me\u2014one who is eating with me.\u201d<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span><span><sup>19&nbsp;<\/sup>They were saddened, and one by one they said to him, \u201cSurely you don\u2019t mean me?\u201d<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span><span><sup>20&nbsp;<\/sup>\u201cIt is one of the Twelve,\u201d<\/span><span> he replied, <\/span><span>\u201cone who dips bread into the bowl with me.<\/span><\/span> <span><sup><span>21&nbsp;<\/span><\/sup>The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span><span><sup>22&nbsp;<\/sup>While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, <\/span><span>\u201cTake it; this is my body.\u201d<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/bread.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/bread.jpg?w=843\"><\/a><span><span><sup>23&nbsp;<\/sup>Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span><span><sup>24&nbsp;<\/sup>\u201cThis is my blood of the<sup value=\"[<a href=&quot;#fen-NIV-24779c&quot; title=&quot;See footnote c&quot;>c<\/a>]&#8221;>[<a href=\"http:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=mark%2014&amp;version=NIV#fen-NIV-24779c\" title=\"See footnote c\">c<\/a>]<\/sup> covenant, which is poured out for many,\u201d<\/span><span> he said to them.<\/span><\/span> <span><span><sup>25&nbsp;<\/sup>\u201cTruly I tell you, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div><span><sup>28&nbsp;<\/sup>But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span><span><sup>29&nbsp;<\/sup>Peter declared, \u201cEven if all fall away, I will not.\u201d<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span><span><sup>30&nbsp;<\/sup>\u201cTruly I tell you,\u201d<\/span><span> Jesus answered, <\/span><span>\u201ctoday\u2014yes, tonight\u2014before the rooster crows twice<sup> <\/sup>you yourself will disown me three times.\u201d<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span><span><sup>31&nbsp;<\/sup>But Peter insisted emphatically, \u201cEven if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.\u201d And all the others said the same.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Station_IV.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Station_IV-300x300.jpg?resize=320%2C320\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span><sup>32&nbsp;<\/sup>They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, <\/span><span>\u201cSit here while I pray.\u201d<\/span> <span><span><sup>33&nbsp;<\/sup>He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled.<\/span><\/span> <span><span><sup>34&nbsp;<\/sup>\u201cMy soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,\u201d<\/span><span>he said to them. <\/span><span>\u201cStay here and keep watch.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/christ-in-gethsemane-p.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/christ-in-gethsemane-p-300x300.jpg?resize=318%2C320\" width=\"318\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span><sup>35&nbsp;<\/sup>Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him.<\/span><span><sup><span>36&nbsp;<\/span><\/sup><i>\u201cAbba<\/i>,<sup>&nbsp;<\/sup> Father,\u201d<\/span><span> he said, <\/span><span>\u201ceverything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/asleep-in-the-garden-2-33.jpeg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/asleep-in-the-garden-2-33.jpeg?w=843\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span><sup>37&nbsp;<\/sup>Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. <\/span><span>\u201cSimon,\u201d<\/span><span> he said to Peter, <\/span><span>\u201care you asleep? Couldn\u2019t you keep watch for one hour?<\/span> <span><span><sup>38&nbsp;<\/sup>Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.\u201d<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span><span><sup>39&nbsp;<\/sup>Once more he went away and prayed the same thing.<\/span><\/span> <span><span><sup>40&nbsp;<\/sup>When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to him.<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span><span><sup>41&nbsp;<\/sup>Returning the third time, he said to them, <\/span><span>\u201cAre you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners.<\/span><\/span> <span><span><sup>42&nbsp;<\/sup>Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><sup>43&nbsp;<\/sup>Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders.<\/span><br \/>\n<span><span><sup>44&nbsp;<\/sup>Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: \u201cThe one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.\u201d<\/span><\/span> <span><span><sup>45&nbsp;<\/sup>Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, \u201cRabbi!\u201d and kissed him.<\/span><\/span> <span><span><sup>46&nbsp;<\/sup>The men seized Jesus and arrested him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1200px-Caravaggio_-_Taking_of_Christ_-_Dublin_-_2.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1200px-Caravaggio_-_Taking_of_Christ_-_Dublin_-_2-300x230.jpg?resize=320%2C245\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span>Are we able to watch with Jesus, this day and night? Can we, in the centre of this labyrinth, put aside our wants, desires, our very lives, to watch, to wait?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span>The centre of the Labyrinth. The centre of history.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>***<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/index4.jpeg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/index4.jpeg?w=843\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span>When we are ready, we begin to walk out of the Labyrinth. We take with us our tears, our shame, our peace, all that we have found and experienced as we journeyed through. We keep breathing in God\u2019s presence. We take the memory of Jesus washing feet and the waterfall of grace washing us clean.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>We come to the place we laid down our fears, our worries, pain, doubt, grief. Perhaps we decide to pick up our folded piece of paper and keep it with us once again, yet with all that we have contemplated here superimposed upon it. The pain is with us, and yet so is the mystery. So is the waterfall, the breakers. So is the agonised Jesus. Where does that leave our pain?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span>So we take it upon us, and we take it outwards. We walk to the Noise again. Can we take less of it back upon ourselves than we came in with? Can we leave some of the messages, some of the script, shaken off at our feet as we leave? Can we replace it with all that we breathed in, and with the mourning that comes with the watching and waiting, for now? Can we see all the ground we walk upon as holy ground, as stepping out with all we have inside, as taking it with us?<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span>We leave the Labyrinth.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/labyrinth.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.greatadventure.carterclan.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/labyrinth-300x225.jpg?resize=320%2C240\" width=\"320\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span>So, who said we\u2019re not able to join in? We\u2019re far from the outside. We\u2019re on the inside, looking out. We\u2019re watching and waiting with Jesus, we\u2019re holding our pain and we\u2019re living in the great mystery of Maundy Thursday, today.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><span>&nbsp;<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many churches partake in a \u2018Labyrinth\u2019 on Maundy Thursday. 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