Advent Prayer Walk
The practice of the church keeping an open house for people to come and engage in self-directed prayer dates back to the middle ages. The open house format was instigated, at least in part, by the presence of plagues and deadly contagious diseases. The church tried to think of ways to stay available and present to the local parish, when meeting in mass (literally - Sunday and weekday "masses") was so dangerous and irresponsible.
The idea was to keep the church doors open...allow for people to come and light candles, say guided prayers and liturgy, take communion, and give confession - at their leisure, ensuring adequate personal space (what we today call, "social distance").
At Beggars Table we embrace this timeless practice, especially during our own time of dangerous virus spread. This Sunday morning we are ushering in the Advent season with a prayer walk. We will have an open house from 10-11:30am. You will be guided through prayer stations around the theme of Advent. Come down to the Crossroads and spend some time in guided prayer this Sunday morning. We will keep people appropriately spaced and masks are required.
Peace to you!
