We become what we see
(…) As we listen to the call and we open our eyes, we open them to the divinising light. So
Laurence Freeman OSB
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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Opening our eyes
To awaken is to open our eyes. And we open them, as St Benedict said, to the divinising light. In
We are constantly breaking through
Some words of John Main from his collection of talks called The Way of Unknowing:To awaken is to open our
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Articles & Reflections
Resurrection Day 2026
Jesus said to them, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also, I am sending you.’ He
Palm Sunday 2026
Matthew 21:1-11 and Matthew 26: 14 to 27:66The whole city was shaken and asked ‘who is this? ’And the crowds
The Raising of LazarusÂ
John 11: 1-45Unbind him and let him go As I write this the fireworks are going off in Penang for
The Healing of the Man Born BlindÂ
John: 9:1-41The Healing of the Man Born BlindAnd they cast him out Soon after I joined the monastery, I became aware of
John 4: 5-42 – Christ and the Samaritan Woman
This story is one of the most meaning-packed in the whole gospel. It demands time and attention but richly rewards
Matthew 17:1-9 The TransfigurationÂ
Last week we were in a desert facing our demons and then being looked after by angels who spend a
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