Liturgical objects

The liturgical objects were designed as part of the total creative process and adhere to the same design principles as the rest of the chapel. Austerity, the natural beauty of the materials used, and the internal structure are all visible in the objects. The functions of the objects and their use in specific religious rituals were integrated into the design. Due to their universal forms, most of the objects can be used in a variety of ceremonies by different religious groups. The circle and dome motifs were chosen to represent the spirit, just as in the larger meditative space. The design of the chapel is so reflected, in miniature, in the objects. It is playing with scale. As Blaise Pascal said, "Do little things as if they were great...; do great things as if they were little."

Many people were involved in the realization of this project. Hand craftsmanship was employed wherever possible, to retain the subtle traces of the human touch. Designer and goldsmith Pascal de Caluwe was involved in the design and production of the liturgical objects, their cases, and the chapel's furniture. He understands the art of combining traditional methods, personal know-how, and improvisation. It is this intensive interplay of steering and letting go that has made the objects what they are. A special thank you is extended to Sister Hiltruda Stehmann SSpS, who with quiet dedication fashioned the white linen altar cloth at the Wahlwiller Cloister in the Netherlands.