Description

Incarnate Word, in whom all nature lives,
cast flame upon the earth: raise up contemplatives
among us, those who walk within the fire
of ceaseless prayer, Impetuous desire.
Set pools of silence in this thirsty land.

A six part DVD on Christian Meditation in the Catholic tradition featuring Fr Laurence Freeman OSB and Catholic Archbishop Christopher Prowse, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn.

Fr Laurence Freeman is a Benedictine monk of the Monastery of Christ Our Saviour in England. Fr Laurence leads retreats globally and presents seminars and courses that bring a spiritual approach to key issues of our time.

Related Links:
World Community of Christian Meditation
Australian Christian Meditation Community

Chapter 1
Importance and History of Christian Meditation
Fr Laurence Freeman OSB joins Catholic Archbishop Christopher Prowse as they explore the importance and history of Christian Meditation

Chapter 2
Ecumenical Dimensions:
A discussion led by Archbishop Christopher Prowse focusing on the Ecumenical dimension of Christian meditation. Included in the discussion is Rev Dr. Stephen Pickard, Fr Laurence and Vanessa Crimmins.

Chapter 3
Christian Meditation in married and family life
Francis and Susan Sullivan join Archbishop Christopher Prowse to discuss how Christian Mediation can be integrated into married and family life

Chapter 4
Christian Meditation in schools:
Helen Bramanathan, a teacher at St Thomas More in Campbell, takes us through meditation in the classroom environment with her year one class. Some year five students also share their reflections on Christian Meditation.

Chapter 5
How do we meditate?
Fr Laurence and Archbishop Christopher provide a step-by-step guide to meditation

Chapter 6
Let us Pray: (Meditation demonstration)
Fr Laurence leads the group through a time of meditation.