The Cosmic Walk

Until recently it was believed that creation took place about 10,000 years ago. Now we know that already 200 years before Moses was born, King Tut III was ruling Egypt’s 18th Dynasty and indigenous tribes were living on this continent.

Through scientific discoveries we now know that creation began  approximately 13.7 years ago and that it continues today. The Cosmic Walk is a ritual celebration of some 22 events in that unfolding story that are coded in our own bodies. Fr. Darrell likes to remind participants that
every atom in their bodies is 13.7 billions old….and that yes we are dust,  star dust, made of minerals like calcium, potassium, iron etc that were  once in a star named Tiamat that became a supernova.  For the meditative walk a rope 150 feet in length is spiraled on the  floor. Beginning in the center the ritual begins as Father lights and lifts  a candle high celebrating and commemorating the beginning of creation as someone reads the significance of that event. In semi-darkness 22 lights appear shedding enough light to read the signs explaining each event of our unfolding story. When Father finishes he invites others to take a candle while silently and reflectively walk the Cosmic Walk and praising our Creator.

When finished a discussion follows. The exercise is powerfully enlightening and meaningful to those who experience the Cosmic Walk.  Below are some photographs of the Cosmic Walk:

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