Conversations on Creativity


April 25, 2004

Over 120 people attended the Art and Spirituality Forum, “Conversations on Creativity: Feeding the Fire” at Wisdom House. Those attending came from Chicago, IL, PA, NJ, NY, MA, VT, and CT.

Panelists included from Left to Right: actor Jack Gilpin, choreographer Joan Kunsch, painter Janet McKenzie, playwright Bill C. Davis, and actress Christine Baranski. Interacting with the audience, the panelists expanded on other topics related to their lives, art, and spirituality. This event celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Marie Louise Trichet Gallery at Wisdom House.
300th Anniversary

The year 2003 marked the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Daughters of Wisdom in France by St. Louis de Montfort and Blessed Marie Louise Trichet. There were a number of special events scheduled at Wisdom House to celebrate this important anniversary.

Founders’ Bell
Bells mark time. In doing so, they arouse energy as well as bring silence. In monastic communities, the bell marks time during the day, calling monks and nuns to prayer, work, meals, rest and awakening.

The Founders' Bell at Wisdom House marks the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Daughters of Wisdom. The bell is a gift of Marie and Kenneth Ford. It was first sounded at Wisdom House on February 1, 2003 on the eve of the 300th anniversary. All who gathered for the ceremony rang the bell while chanting the haiku, "Sounding bell; Breaking silence; Bringing silence".

The bell rests in the enlarged Peace Garden. Here, along with the Wisdom Sculpture and the Peace Pole, it may be used by guests of Wisdom House for ceremonies and reflection.

Call to Mysticism
Andrew Harvey visited Wisdom House during the 3rd Annual Wisdom Colloquium "Call To Mysticism" held June 20-23, 2003.


 


Andrew Harvey greets participants following his discussion on "Wisdom and the Divine Feminine."

 

Our Lady of Guadaloupe
Sandra Rivera performs "Our Lady of Guadaloupe" in the Chapel on Saturday evening, June 21.