Fr. Richard Rohr discusses his book "The Naked Now: Seeing as the Mystics See"

This interview took place during a retreat weekend at Wisdom House. The retreat was based on the same theme as the book. Visit the Center for Contemplation and Action, founded by Fr. Richard, at the website http://www.cacradicalgrace.org/.

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The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See - Richard Rohr, OFM

Franciscan priest Richard Rohr (author, retreat director, and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation) presented a weekend retreat at Wisdom House July 8-10 based on his book, "The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See."  Participants came from 10 states to listen and reflect on ways that Christianity has invited people to enlightenment and spiritual awakening from the beginning.  By recognizing forces such as ego resistance and dual thinking, which separate the person from one's deeper self, Rohr shows what it means to be spiritually awake.

For more about Richard Rohr, OFM and his publications and ministry, visit http://www.cacradicalgrace.org/.

Wisdom House solar panel project in process

The project will be opened to the public at a "ribbon cutting" on August 11, 2011 from 5-7pm at Wisdom House.

Catholic Charities Outreach

Pictured are Sr. Jo-Ann Iannotti, OP (right) and Judith Gough (left) in Hartford before they tape an interview for "Rich Answers", the weekly radio program sponsored by The Conference of Churches and aired on WRCH 100.5 FM between 5:30 am - 6:30 am every Sunday morning.

Sr. Jo-Ann, along with Sr. Rosemarie Greco, serve as the Wisdom Correspondents on this program.

Ms. Gough is the director of the Archdiocese of Hartford's Catholic Charities Office for Migration and Immigration Services. The office offers a wide spectrum of services to some of the newest members of the archdiocese as they begin to make this area their home.

Youth walk the Labyrinth at Wisdom House

The 8th Grade students from St. Mary Magdalen School in Oakville, CT had a retreat morning at Wisdom House where they learned about the labyrinth as a tool for prayer and meditation. Students and faculty had an opportunity to walk the labyrinth and reflect on their experience. Since 2003, the 8th grade students from the school have come to Wisdom House for this experience as a preparation for graduation and making the transition from elementary school to high school. The students also had the opportunity to visit the Marie Louise Trichet Gallery at Wisdom House and view the new chapel art window series.