Best WCCM Podcasts (2026)

Being convivial means friendliness, liveliness, hospitableness which are basic elements of happiness. We assume conviviality is intrinsic to human nature and interactions with others and if it breaks down it feels that something has gone wrong. Many people today feel that their life with others is becoming less convivial because of the suspicions, …

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The Future of Religion with Fr Laurence Freeman 2:54

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Is religion finished? Or is it simply evolving? For too long, the role of faith has been dismissed as a pastime, an escape, or worse, a cause of conflict. But like art and music, we are hardwired for transcendence—and we can't be fully human without it.That changes the question: What is the Future of Religion?As contemplatives, we believe the answe…

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Christ the King - Luke 23:35-43 19:58

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Homilies by Laurence Freeman OSB - Christ the King - Luke 23:35-43By Laurence Freeman

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Our Conversation is in Heaven with Laurence Freeman for WCCM+ 9:48

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Authentic spirituality is not above justice or human suffering. Spiritual truth is reflected in the gritty realities of the world whether it is honoured or denied. Feelings and relationships are part of our spiritual path but so too are social and political responsibilities. We are a single body, embodied in Christ. The old translation of St Paul`s…

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Radical Regeneration with Andrew Harvey 10:17

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These talks offer the maps and the practices from the Christian, Hindu and Buddhist traditions which will demonstrate to the participants how much sacred power and illumination they always have at their disposal.Continue watching at https://wccmplus.org/programs/radical-regeneration-with-andrew-harvey…

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The Pandemic of Distraction 1:24

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Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"We suffer more and more from an inability to make healthy,lasting relationships. Those sort of relationships that demand selfless attention. And how can we make such a relationship if we are only thinking about ourselves, if we are locked into self -fixatio…

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And The Song Remains Beautiful 1:13:52

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Embark on a journey of transformation. Delve into the wisdom of visionaries, from medieval mystics to modern poets, who have glimpsed the "whole" amidst our fragmented world. Discover how beauty can liberate and awaken us, fostering profound connections with ourselves, others, and the world around us. Explore the depths of your own heart-work and e…

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The Muscle of Attention 1:24

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Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"Without attention all these essential human aspects of growth, focusing, listening, tending towards the needs of others and our own needs, learning what we don't know, and understanding in a deeper and richer way, the mystery that we are part of... all of t…

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We have to keep trying 1:32

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Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"Even though at first we may feel as if we are failing at it, we have to fail better. We have to keep trying and we need to encourage one another."#wccmbooks #laurencefreeman #tastingwisdom #contemplativeleaders #christianmeditation #twseries…

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Integral Christianity: Finding Hope and Renewal in the Ancient Celtic Vision 14:25

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Father Laurence Freeman explains that the theme of the John Main Seminar, 'INTEGRAL CHRISTIANITY: The Vision of Celtic Christianity for the Crisis of the 21st Century,' is urgent because the global environmental, political, and spiritual crises demand renewal. He asserts that to understand the way forward, we must draw inspiration from the past.The…

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Laurence Freeman Homily: Luke 16:19-31 17:47

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Sunday 28 September 2025.Contemplative Eucharist from BonnevauxGospel Luke 16:19-31By Laurence Freeman

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Joy Is Deeper Than Desire 6:22

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Meditation doesn’t destroy desire, but it does transform desire. It puts you into touch with what you really want. In quite a radical way of sorting and simplifying ourselves, it puts you back into touch with your basic need, which is your basic desire. Then joy springs up.Audio: HamishPhoto: Unsplash (Darius Baschar)…

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Laurence Freeman Homily: John 3:13-17 11:20

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Sunday 14 September 2025, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Contemplative Eucharist from BonnevauxBy Laurence Freeman

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An interview with Fr Jim, Balally Priest & Cinzia, Balally Parish Leader on the Vision of Celtic Christianity for the Crisis of the 21st Century 12:14

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Celtic Christianity was one of the most vibrant expressions of the Christ-event in history. In this interview, Fr Jim, parish priest & Cinzia Angius, parish manager at Balally Parish, Dublin share their reflections on what makes Celtic Wisdom relevant today, why Balally is a contemplative parish and on this year's John Main Seminar theme 'The Visio…

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Beyond Success & Failure 1:39

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Beyond Success & Failure by Laurence FreemanBy Laurence Freeman

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Laurence Freeman Homily: Luke 14:25-33 18:12

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Luke 14:25-33 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily by Laurence Freeman, Contemplative Eucharist from Bonnevaux, FranceBy Laurence Freeman

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Vanity & Pride and the Breath of True Freedom from 'The Eight Big Problems of Life' with Fr Freeman 59:04

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This is the first of a four-part series of talks in which Laurence Freeman draws on the wisdom of the early desert teachers as a contemporary way of understanding the human condition. The mothers and fathers of the early Christian desert combined spiritual insight with sharp psychological perception. You can watch the full collection at https://wcc…

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We are All Distracted 1:19

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Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"Meditation reveals human equality (We're all distracted) as well as our uniqueness: we are all called to be clear and to be calm."Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September.#booklaunch #wccmbo…

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Entangled Whispers: Celtic Poetry, Cosmic Christ, and the Rediscovery of Hope 4:28

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John Deane Irish poet and novelist is the founder of Poetry Ireland, Ireland ‘s National Poetry Society, and its journal “The Poetry Ireland Review”."I believe a good artist stands between God and Humanity and tries to link it"John will be one of the speakers at the next John Main Seminar at Balally Parish, Dublin, Ireland 5 to 9 November, where sp…

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The Human Being Fully Alive 2:39

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Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"We can feel this fullness of being, pressing, wanting to be released through all that life continually presents to us. And although we may think we want to be fully alive, sometimes we resist it as well because it will change us."Please come and join Lauren…

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Direct Experience of Wholeness 2:39

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Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"The seeing of reality is the real lifepurpose of the human being."Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September.#booklaunch #wccmbooks #laurencefreeman #tastingwisdom #contemplativeleaders #chris…

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Dwell in my Love 48:38

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As we emerge from crisis and seek renewal, Jesus’ command to “dwell in my love” throws us a lifeline, offering hope, vision, and the strength to live anew.'Dwell in my love' is the title of WCCM yearly retreat at Monte Oliveto, held at Abbazia Maggiore in Tuscany in 2022 and led by Fr Laurence Freeman, Benedictine monk & WCCM Director. You can watc…

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The Gift of Attention 2:39

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Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"The giving of attention is such a sacred and beautiful thing. The act of voluntary attention is also the very dynamic and heart of consciousness."Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September.Mor…

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A Journey into Communion 2:52

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Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"For the true contemplatives of our Tradition, such as the Desert Fathers and Mothers, Contemplationis not an escape from but a journey into communion, into relationship, into the present."Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, l…

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Heart consciousness 1:51

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Reflections from Tasting Wisdom video 7Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"It is in heart consciousness rather than just mental consciousness that the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of ourselves find harmony and unity and integration, oneness."Please come and join Laurence Freeman …

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Losing & Finding 2:17

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Meditation helps us to find again what we have lost. It helps us to recover. And how does it do that? In a simple but in a radical way.Reflections from Tasting Wisdom video 6Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"Meditation helps us to find again what we have lost. It helps us to recover. And ho…

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Recovery is healing 2:01

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Reflections from Tasting Wisdom video 4Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"Recovery is healing. And by regaining the wholeness that we lost, we become more whole than we were before."Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September.Yo…

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The Work of the Mantra 1:43

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Reflections from Tasting Wisdom video 3Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"Meditation, the way we teach it, it is the work of the mantra, repeating the mantra. And this work is simple but demanding."Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online o…

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Self-Knowledge and Knowledge of God 2:07

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Reflections from Tasting Wisdom 2Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"Our Self-Knowledge and Knowledge of God are intertwined."Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September.#booklaunch #wccmbooks #laurencefreeman #tastingwisdom #con…

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Reflections from Tasting Wisdom 01 1:32

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Fr Laurence’s reflecting on one of the passages of his newly launched book ‘Tasting Wisdom’:"The tradition that we belong to and teach meditation from is a living transmission of the wisdom of the Holy Spirit."Please come and join Laurence Freeman to celebrate his book launch, live in London or online on 2 September.#booklaunch #wccmbooks #laurence…

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Francis and Clare of Assisi with Prof Bernard McGinn & Father Daniel P Horan OFM PhD on WCCM+ 10:17

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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 vide…

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A Hunger for Depth and Meaning with Laurence Freeman OSB 23:48

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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 fr…

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A life anchored by meditation: Laurence Freeman in conversation with Ray Dalio 24:47

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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 …

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EarthDaySession1andDadirriAudio 31:09

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EarthDaySession1andDadirriAudio by Laurence FreemanBy Laurence Freeman

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EarthDaySession2andGroupAudio 55:08

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EarthDaySession2andGroupAudio by Laurence FreemanBy Laurence Freeman

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Christmas Music from Messiah. Kings College Choir feat Gloria Jennings side1 29:38

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Christmas Music from Messiah. Kings College Choir feat Gloria Jennings side1 by Laurence FreemanBy Laurence Freeman

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Christmas Music from Messiah. Kings College Choir feat Gloria side2 25:26

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Christmas Music from Messiah. Kings College Choir feat Gloria side2 by Laurence FreemanBy Laurence Freeman

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A Contemplative Mind: The Antidote to Reciprocal Demonization? with Tim Shriver 1:53:48

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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.usBy Laurence Freeman

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Meditation: Anchoring Leadership, Cultivating Presence 51:04

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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 com…

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Writing the Sacred with Laurence Freeman OSB 1:08:07

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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.By Laurence Freeman

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Theologians of Experience: Women Mystics on the Reality of God in Prayer 4:38

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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 invalua…

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Fullness Of Being 3:14

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John Main Talks: for before or after meditationThese are extracts from the John Main Collected talks and you can order it going to the Medio Media website: tiny.cc/JMCTBy Laurence Freeman

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Leaving Self Behind 4:43

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John Main Talks: for before or after meditationThese are extracts from the John Main Collected talks and you can order it going to the Medio Media website: tiny.cc/JMCTBy Laurence Freeman

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How Long Does It Take 3:34

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John Main Talks: for before or after meditationThese are extracts from the John Main Collected talks and you can order it going to the Medio Media website: tiny.cc/JMCTBy Laurence Freeman

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The Basic Doctrine 4:48

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John Main Talks: for before or after meditationThese are extracts from the John Main Collected talks and you can order it going to the Medio Media website: tiny.cc/JMCTBy Laurence Freeman

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To Set Our Minds On The Kingdom Of God 4:25

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John Main Talks: for before or after meditationThese are extracts from the John Main Collected talks and you can order it going to the Medio Media website: tiny.cc/JMCTBy Laurence Freeman