Best WCCM Podcasts (2025)

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 WCCMBy WCCM

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EarthDaySession2andGroupAudio 55:08

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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 WCCMBy WCCM

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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 WCCMBy WCCM

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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 WCCM

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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 WCCM

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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 WCCM

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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 WCCM

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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 WCCM

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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 WCCM

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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 WCCM

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Sailing with Winds of Wisdom and Compassion: WCCM Newsletter 29:43

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Fr Laurence describes how to let new perspectives appearBy WCCM

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Homily by Laurence Freeman for ChristmasDay 2023 15:49

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Homily by Laurence Freeman for ChristmasDay 2023By WCCM

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Homily by Laurence Freeman for Christmas Eve 2023 16:39

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Homily by Laurence Freeman for Christmas Eve 2023By WCCM

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Oneness In Suffering, Hope For Peace 2:01:47

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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 Freeman07:00 Herman Van Rompuy18:00 John Paul Rathbone27:59 Respo…