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I recently came across this canticle in the Episcopal Church liturgy resource "Enriching Our Worship."
It's called A Song of Pilgrimage so of course it made me think of labyrinth journeys ... however, I think it speaks beautifully to any spiritual practice which is part of our pilgrimage towards our understanding of and relationship with the Divine.
Try this canticle as a closing to any spiritual practice - but especially your labyrinth experiences - as a way to meditate on the intention of your practice.
A Song of Pilgrimage {Priusquam errarem}
Ecclesiasticus 51:13-16,20b-22
Before I ventured forth,
even while I was very young, *
I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.
In the forecourts of the temple I asked for her, *
and I will seek her to the end.
From first blossom to early fruit, *
she has been the delight of my heart.
My foot has kept firmly to the true path, *
diligently from my youth have I pursued her.
I inclined my ear a little and received her; *
I found for myself much wisdom and became adept in her.
To the one who gives me wisdom will I give glory, *
for I have resolved to live according to her way.
From the beginning I gained courage from her, *
therefore I will not be forsaken.
In my inmost being I have been stirred to seek her, *
therefore have I gained a good possession.
As my reward the Almighty has given me the gift of language, *
and with it will I offer praise to God.
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