The Lenten Labyrinth (Daily Reflections for the 40-Day Lenten Journey)

The reflections in the book are not bad in and of themselves. They are not great either but what I disliked about the book was his misconception of the labyrinth. He equates the labyrinth to a maze. Quoting Mr. Hays, "the journey to God today is not some long linear path, but more like a complicated labyrinth." A labyrinth is a simple, one step at a time, path to the center. One never has to make a choice but just continue on the path, a maze has many entrances, dead-end and one must make many choices along it's path to reach the center. If one can overlook the discrepancies of references to the labyrinth, it is not a bad read and has some good thoughts to comtemplate while journeying on a labyrinth.

I expected a book about prayer labyrinths. I read a book about the life of Christ using the labyrinth metaphor. It was, simultaneously, amazingly profound and simplistic! The forty day journey that the author guides the reader through is richly textured, deeply engaging and incredibly generative in bringing about new insights and renewed appreciation for the ever-unfolding, great Paschal mystery. I know I will re-read this work many times over, for it is timeless.

After reading the positive reviews on this devotional guide, I looked forward to using it this past Lent. While some thoughts and stories were illuminating, by and large I found the book disappointing. In places, the author goes on at some length over subjects that are only marginally to the point. Some of the concepts were simply hokey, some were downright tasteless, and I didn't really find any deep wisdom to counter-balance them. I wouldn't say I found the book spiritually off-base. I just found it kind of insipid and not really the kind of guide that makes for a spiritually rich Lent.

I have been doing annual Lenten reflections for years but this is the best one yet! This book conceptually creates wonderful images to reflect upon during your journey. Everyday I was able to pull out tangible pieces from this book to either put into action or hold close to my heart. I just bought 5 more copies, one to give to our parish Priest and the other to save for next year's Lenten season as gifts for my husband and dear friends. I would most highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to focus their inner spirituality on the true meaning on Lent. I will tuck this book under my arm for my continuing walk with Christ. God Bless.

Edward Hats does a great job of leading one through Lent with new ideas and thoughts about Lent.

Another waste of paper and print. To the trash can this one went.That's the BEAUTY of Amazon Used Book Dept. When the books are priced so reasonably, you can buy a a lot of books and not feel guilty throwing away the bad one's.

An inspiring positive approach to a daily lenten experience. I have coupled this with a daily finger labyrinth walk. It has taken the negative out of this religious season.

This is a great spiritual book. I read it every year during Lent and still get so much out of it.