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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, fear, prejudice, competitiveness which characterise a techno-scientific world where traditional ways of meeting have broken down.

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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 answer lies in rediscovering the mystical core shared by every great tradition.

Join our 2026 global theme, The Future of Religion, as we ask critical questions and explore new paths in collaboration with global thinkers. Read Fr Laurence Freeman's full reflection at https://wccm.org/wccm/the-future-of-religion/

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

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 phrase our conversation is in heaven sounds strange to us today. But reflect how our search for a peaceful world requires the recovery of the lost art of conversation – and we may see the link between silence and this fundamental value of civilisation.

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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.

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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 -fixation?"

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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 embrace the transformative power of beauty.

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 this growth process can be lost if we lose the art of attention."

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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."

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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 next John Main Seminar will be held at Balally Barish, Dublin and online from 6 to 9 November. More at https://wccm.org/jms2025/

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