The Little Poor Man (Poverello), Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), was a new kind of saint and mystic. His convert, Clare of Assisi (1194-1253), sought to emulate his life of poverty and apostolic service by founding a female branch of the Franciscan order. Their writings and example formed one of the key traditions in Christian mysticism. In this video, Prof Bernard McGinn, mystics expert and Margaret Lane discuss the role of Francis and Clare of Assisi in the context of the Christian mystics, as ...
Jul 01, 2025•10 min
John Main has become regarded as a modern spiritual master, whose teaching on contemplative prayer inaugurated a global community and spiritual movement. John Main studied Law at Trinity College Dublin (1950-54). After a short career as a diplomat in Malaya, where he discovered meditation as part of the universal wisdom, he taught Law at Trinity from 1956–58. After becoming a Benedictine monk he discovered meditation in his own tradition and dedicated the rest of his life to restoring it as cent...
Jun 25, 2025•24 min
In a conversation recorded in 2013, legendary investor Ray Dalio shares how more than 40 years of meditation profoundly shaped his life and career, deeming it the "biggest influence" on his success. He discusses its role in cultivating equanimity, creativity, and a unique detachment that enabled him to navigate high-stakes decisions and prioritize service over ego. Dalio advocates for meditation's physiological benefits, its ability to foster thoughtful disagreement in leadership, and its power ...
Jun 13, 2025•25 min
EarthDaySession1andDadirriAudio by WCCM
Jun 09, 2025•31 min
EarthDaySession2andGroupAudio by WCCM
Jun 09, 2025•55 min
Christmas Music from Messiah. Kings College Choir feat Gloria Jennings side1 by WCCM
May 30, 2025•30 min
Christmas Music from Messiah. Kings College Choir feat Gloria side2 by WCCM
May 30, 2025•25 min
In the session, Tim Shriver explored ways we can relearn to live together, even when we disagree. This was session number 3 in our annual series, The Risk of Living Together (learn more here). You can learn more about Tim Shriver, UNITE, and the Dignity Index by visiting: https://www.dignity.us
May 23, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Drawing on his 28 years at the IMF, including 14 as General Counsel, Sean Hagan shares his personal journey with meditation, emphasizing its profound impact on his ability to cultivate attention, find stability amidst pressure, and develop a crucial sense of detachment and other-centeredness essential for effective leadership and navigating the complexities of a global landscape.
May 15, 2025•51 min
In this series Laurence Freeman helps us rediscover the art of reading any sacred text contemplatively, by learning to engage with the books that make up the Hebrew and Christian Bibles.
May 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In a thought-provoking reflection, Jane Williams explores Evelyn Underhill's call for church leaders to better equip people for a genuine encounter with God, highlighting Underhill's powerful assertion that "God is the interesting thing about religion." Williams argues that the great Christian mystics, far from being isolated figures, offer invaluable guidance on the pathways to and with God, demonstrating that profound prayer can lead to greater engagement with the world. She emphasizes that th...
Apr 28, 2025•5 min
John Main Talks: for before or after meditation These are extracts from the John Main Collected talks and you can order it going to the Medio Media website: tiny.cc/JMCT
Dec 18, 2024•3 min
John Main Talks: for before or after meditation These are extracts from the John Main Collected talks and you can order it going to the Medio Media website: tiny.cc/JMCT
Dec 18, 2024•5 min
John Main Talks: for before or after meditation These are extracts from the John Main Collected talks and you can order it going to the Medio Media website: tiny.cc/JMCT
Dec 18, 2024•4 min
John Main Talks: for before or after meditation These are extracts from the John Main Collected talks and you can order it going to the Medio Media website: tiny.cc/JMCT
Dec 18, 2024•5 min
John Main Talks: for before or after meditation These are extracts from the John Main Collected talks and you can order it going to the Medio Media website: tiny.cc/JMCT
Dec 18, 2024•4 min
Fr Laurence describes how to let new perspectives appear
Feb 17, 2024•30 min
Homily by Laurence Freeman for ChristmasDay 2023
Dec 26, 2023•16 min
Homily by Laurence Freeman for Christmas Eve 2023
Dec 26, 2023•17 min
This online event was an opportunity to gather in solidarity with everyone facing these dark times in Ukraine, Gaza and other parts of the world. With Fr Laurence Freeman, Herman Van Rompuy, John Paul Rathbone, Maria & Albert Zakharovy and Fr Anastasya. 00:00 Opening words by Laurence Freeman 07:00 Herman Van Rompuy 18:00 John Paul Rathbone 27:59 Response by Laurence Freeman 32:00 Fr Anastasy 48:10 Meditation session led by Maria and Albert 01:15:17 Maria and Albert 01:36:25 Comments from pa...
Nov 26, 2023•2 hr 2 min
Homily with Laurence Freeman - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct 29, 2023•19 min
Homily with Laurence Freeman - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 16:21-27
Sep 03, 2023•26 min
Homily with Laurence Freeman - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 13:24-43
Jul 24, 2023•21 min
Homily with Laurence Freeman 15th Sunday In Ordinary Time. Gospel Matthew 13:1-23
Jul 17, 2023•19 min
Contemplative Eucharist - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time , from Bonnevaux. Homily by Laurence Freeman OSB on the Gospeal Matthew 11:25-30.
Jul 11, 2023•14 min
3rd Sunday of Easter - Homily by Laurence Freeman Luke 24:13-35
Apr 23, 2023•15 min
Lent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Easter Sunday
Apr 08, 2023•4 min
Lent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Holy Saturday
Apr 07, 2023•5 min
Lent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Good Friday
Apr 06, 2023•5 min
Lent Reflections 2023 by Laurence Freeman: Holy Thursday
Apr 05, 2023•5 min
