Internationally acclaimed artist and author Michael D. O'Brien discusses our modern world and the great need for institutions that bring light and hope to this world.

The address was presented on May 2, 2010 at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom's "Afternoon of the Arts," at St. Patrick's Basilica in Ottawa. Mr. O'Brien is Artist and Writer in Residence at Seat of Wisdom, and spoke of how OLSW is one of the sources of hope for the modern world, forming and educating young adults in the Truth, and rousing in them the passion to bring it to others. The stirring talk was well attended, accompanied by an exhibit of Mr. O'Brien's artwork, and was preceded by a concert by Seat of Wisdom's Schola Choir.