By his own admission, Father Laurence Freeman came into the monastic life "kicking and screaming.”  

In this lively episode, host Brandon Nappi asks Fr. Freeman to share the story of his journey into the monastery, about his relationship with the incredible meditation teacher, John Main, and the profound ways meditation shapes our experience of the world. 

Father Freeman is a monk of the Benedictine Congregation of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. He is the director and spiritual guide of the World Community for Christian Meditation. John Main was his teacher and Fr. Laurence assisted him in establishing the foundations of the Community.  

Fr. Laurence is the author of a number of books on Christian Meditation including Light Within: The Inner Path of Meditation and Jesus: The Teacher Within. He travels extensively giving presentations and leading Christian Meditation Retreats. 

Before entering monastic life, Fr. Laurence worked with the United Nations in New York, in Banking and Journalism.  

Host: Brandon Nappi 

Guest: Laurence Freeman 

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