Being Unity in a Divided World by Laurence Freeman (Saturday afternoon)

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE MELBOURNE 11 & 12 Oct 2019 “Being Unity in a Divided World” Laurence Freeman OSB As the world seems to fracture and resort to violence as a way to resolve problems, the contemplative dimension of the church – and all religions – has never been more urgently needed. Community and solitude both nurture this dimension that offers the best hope we have to survive and flourish. The mystical tradition illuminates the discoveries of science and gives depth to the idea of progress. How does the ‘ordinary meditator’ – as we all are – serve this saving and healing work?