Strengthening the Muscle of Attention with Fr Laurence Freeman
At the first level of consciousness, meditation addresses the attention deficit in the human mind which early Christian teachers saw as being akin to the meaning of ‘original sin’. It is an especially acute problem of our time. Meditation does more than improve our capacity for attention, however. It expands our capacity for love.Watch the rest of the series on WCCM+, WCCM video streaming platform athttps://wccmplus.org/programs/strengthening-the-muscle-of-attention
8 May 2026
Training the Senses, Stilling the Mind:A Practical Guide to Transformation with Fr Cyprian Consiglio
In this conversation, we sat down with Fr. Cyprian Consiglio, Camaldolese monk and musician, to talk about why the future of religion is surprisingly practical.Forget just "thinking" about the divine—Fr. Cyprian reminds us that our bodies are the "hinge of salvation." From yoga and breathwork to the rhythm of music, he explores how we can move past religious labels and into the actual phenomenology of the mind.Key Takeaways:The Body as a Friend: Exercise and diet aren't just for athletes; they are essential tools to still the mind for deeper meditation.Evolution of Consciousness: Our understanding of God grows as we mature through different stages of awareness.Music as Language: Melodies sneak into the psyche where words can’t reach, softening the soul for silence."The body didn’t just get peeled off like a banana peel and thrown away... nothing ever gets left behind. It gets sanctified."Read the full interview at https://wccm.org/interfaith-inter-faith/training-the-senses-stilling-the-mind-a-practical-guide-to-transformation/#WCCM #Meditation #InterreligiousDialogue #Mindfulness #IncarnationalSpirituality #MonasticLife #YogaAndPrayer #FrCyprianConsiglio
7 May 2026
Laurence Freeman talk tha Seminary of Coimbra
Laurence Freeman gave an introductory talk on Christian Meditation at the Major Seminary of Coimbra on Sunday, 3 May, in the presence of the Bishop of Coimbra, Virgílio do Nascimento Antunes.
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