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Lent Reflections
A seasonal daily article by by Laurence Freeman
Lent 2024: Holy Thursday
The idea of sacrifice leads us deep into how human beings live and understand life. We are prepared to renounce ourselves for the sake of our children, country, cause or friends we love. Parenthood is a sacrificial offering extending over many years.
Lent 2024: Holy Thursday
The idea of sacrifice leads us deep into how human beings live and understand life. We are prepared to renounce ourselves for the sake of our children, country, cause or friends we love. Parenthood is a sacrificial offering extending over many years.
Daily Wisdom
A short teaching and photo by Laurence Freeman
Letting go of the thoughts as they arise
In meditation we take the attention off ourselves – that’s what disciples do. We become other-centred. And we do that
Letting go of the thoughts as they arise
In meditation we take the attention off ourselves – that’s what disciples do. We become other-centred. And we do that
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Bonnevaux centre for Peace
The international home of a monastery without walls, Bonnevaux is developing on the site of a 12th century Abbey energised by centuries of contemplative silence in the humane spirit of St Benedict. A resident community lives here in the spirit of Benedictine wisdom following a daily rhythm of life, balancing daily times of prayer, work and study. Hospitality for guests, retreats and conferences share the peace of Bonnevaux with many so they can transmit it to others.
We are growing as a community of meditators in more than 100 countries, committed to developing a contemplative Christian life for our time and to dialogue between religion, science, business and art, body and mind. At the heart of this community is the meeting of many weekly groups, both physically and online, which introduce the essential teaching of meditation and help to deepen the inner journey. Personal transformation leads then to social and global transformation.
and inspire others to embark on a journey of spiritual change
Latest Posts
Lent 2024: Wednesday of Holy Week
Aren’t these two of the kind of experiences which we can’t create or control but only undergo and, to some extent, perhaps, share with others whom we trust?
Elba Rodriguez for the Learning to Meditate Series with Fr Laurence
Elba Rodriguez, National Coordinator for WCCM Colombia on three simple reasons why registering for the free online series Learning to
Lent 2024: Tuesday of Holy Week
The plot thickens and quickens in John’s description of the Last Supper. Jesus is reclining at the dinner, surrounded by his close companions. He again feels deeply troubled, knowing he will be betrayed and tells them so. When he dips a piece of bread into the dish and hands it to Judas, ‘Satan enters Judas’ and, when Jesus tells him to do what he has to do, Judas leaves the table to go and tell the authorities where they can arrest Jesus later that night. None of the others understand what is happening.