The Art of Creation: An Advent Hymn of Hope
The traditional Advent hymn, Conditor alme siderum, offers hope in a world that so often resounds with fear and death.
Music
The Art of Creation: Silent Spaces
September 26, 2024 - In a world where noise is pushing into all the corners of the world, Gordon Hempton, an acoustical ecologist, advocates for the preservation and protection of listening and silence. By Louise Conner
The Art of Creation: A New Song
August 1, 2024 - Hymns rooted in our own times and places can give us new voices of praise and guide us along paths of discipleship that are sorely needed for our own particular times. By Louise Conner
The Art of Creation: A Song for Earth Day
April 18, 2024 - In anticipation of the upcoming Earth Day, Louise shares a song of praise, written from the perspective of Earth. By Louise Conner.
The Art of Creation: Healing Light
December 20, 2023 - A painting by Irenaeus Yurchuk and a song from The Porter's Gate point to the great gift of light that we remember during Advent. By Louise Conner
The Art of Creation: The Way the Wind Blows
August 3, 2023 - If you aren’t familiar with Xavier Rudd or the song, Follow the Sun, I hope you enjoy today’s introduction. By Louise Conner
The Art of Creation: Sounds of Sky and Sea
April 27, 2023 - In today's post, I share the music of John Luther Adams, frequently identified as America's "eco-composer," and invite readers to let his music take you to a place of deep listening to this world you are a part of. By Louise Conner