From our own experience
John Main says that what is really important is that we make this discovery for ourselves. We’re not just hearing
Laurence Freeman OSB – chair
Monk and Teacher
Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation
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With Irish and English roots, Laurence Freeman was educated by the Benedictines and studied English Literature at New College, Oxford University. Before entering monastic life, he worked with the United Nations in New York, in Banking and Journalism. He is Director of The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) a global, inclusive contemplative community.
Fr. Laurence Freeman is a monk of the Benedictine Congregation of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. His is the director and spiritual guide of the World Community for Christian Meditation. John Main was his teacher and Fr. Laurence assisted him in establishing the foundations of the Community. Fr. Laurence is the author of a number of books on Christian Meditation. He travels extensively giving presentations and leading Christian Meditation Retreats.
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Daily Wisdom
Rediscovering ourselves
John Main says meditation is also the most practical step that anyone can take to rediscover himself, not as a
Freeing ourselves from this mechanistic view
We learn to deal with life by mastering procedures, techniques, but as a result we miss what he calls the
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Articles & Reflections
Falling in love with the beauty of the world again
Our pilgrimage this year is called The Vision of Beauty. Somebody once said that: ‘it is beauty that will save the
What is the significance of striking a balance between all different intelligences – AI, Embodied, Heart, Ethical?
https://youtu.be/1PUrhQUZ0Cc Fr Laurence Freeman That’s one of the most important questions for our humanity at this stage of its evolution.
Lent 2024: Easter Sunday
Happy Easter. And finally, we can say Alleluia again! One word says it all.
Lent 2024: Holy Saturday
For some time death remains very hypothetical in the human panorama of life. After the brief immortality of youth, and with our first experience of losing someone we love, death seems an increasing possibility.
Lent 2024: Good Friday
From childhood, the gospel descriptions of the last days and hours of Jesus’ life have gripped and fascinated me as something of supreme importance and meaning. Each part of the story is part of me.
Lent 2024: Holy Thursday
The idea of sacrifice leads us deep into how human beings live and understand life. We are prepared to renounce ourselves for the sake of our children, country, cause or friends we love. Parenthood is a sacrificial offering extending over many years.
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Videos
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Spiritual Letters
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Books by Laurence Freeman OSB – chair
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Audiobooks by Laurence Freeman OSB – chair
