John Main, Awakening 2, Meditatio Talks Series 2014 DI suggested to you that in our prayer we let God be; we adore Him as He is, all-holy, all-lovable, all-compassionate, all-forgiving; and we do not try to manipulate Him. In our prayer we
We live in a world that is obsessed with achievement and success. Even meditation is often seen purely as a way of optimising our brain function to be more materially successful in this world. Just go into a bookshop and look for the sectio…
Peace in Our Hearts, Peace in the World is an evening of music and meditation in the spirit of Assisi, taking place on Monday 26 October 2026, from 9.00 to 10.30pm, at the Global House of Friendship and Hope (former Hotel Porziuncola), Via
This August 2026 issue explores fear and freedom, with Laurence Freeman presenting meditation as a “therapy of the soul” that helps us move from anxiety and control toward presence, truth and love. Source
Laurence Freeman, Questions on Meditation, Meditatio Talks 2012 DJohn Main said once that nothing happens in meditation, and if anything does, ignore it. That might not seem a very exciting invitation, but actually it’s the wisest teaching
To the Desert Fathers and Mothers human relationships are considered to be foundational to living in the presence of Christ: Abba John the Dwarf said, “A house is not built by beginning at the top and working down. You must begin with the f…
Pauline Peters, a much-loved and long-standing member of the World Community for Christian Meditation, died in Australia on 4 August 2026. Throughout many years of service, she brought together a deep commitment to meditation, a gift for fr…
If a life parcelled out in 280-character quips, floating emojis and gifs, 15-second video “hot takes,” screaming headlines, disaster reportage and AI-generated thought clouds seems unsatisfying, Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB has a suggestion — f…
The Christian Desert Fathers and Mothers of the 4th century, on whose teaching John Cassian based his works, also form the foundation of Christian Meditation. John Main, our founder, rediscovered this way of prayer for us in Cassian’s writi…
The Reality of God, John Main, Meditatio Talks 2017 Sainthood, wisdom, are simply names for reality. God is real. And what we discover in our meditation is that this godliness flows freely in the depths of our own heart. Just listen to this…
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In a recent talk part of the Future of Religion online series exploring the future of spiritual life, Timothy Shriver addresses how contemplative practice connects directly to the cultural and political challenges of our time. Tim examines