Francis and Clare of Assisi with Prof Bernard McGinn & Father Daniel P Horan OFM PhD on WCCM+
The Little Poor Man (Poverello), Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), was a new kind of saint and mystic. His convert, Clare of Assisi (1194-1253), sought to emulate his life of poverty and apostolic service by founding a female branch of the Franciscan order. Their writings and example formed one of the key traditions in Christian mysticism.
In this video, Prof Bernard McGinn, mystics expert and Margaret Lane discuss the role of Francis and Clare of Assisi in the context of the Christian mystics, as part of a WCCM online series 'Into the Mystics'. You can watch the full series on WCCM video streaming platform, WCCM+ at https://wccmplus.org/programs/into-the-mystics
Music: Final Soliloquy from YouTube AudioLibrary
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A Hunger for Depth and Meaning with Laurence Freeman OSB
John Main has become regarded as a modern spiritual master, whose teaching on contemplative prayer inaugurated a global community and spiritual movement. John Main studied Law at Trinity College Dublin (1950-54). After a short career as a diplomat in Malaya, where he discovered meditation as part of the universal wisdom, he taught Law at Trinity from 1956–58. After becoming a Benedictine monk he discovered meditation in his own tradition and dedicated the rest of his life to restoring it as central to Christian life. Set in the university context that helped form him, this conference explores key aspects of his life and teaching. John Main’s transforming insight is rooted in mystical theology and his emphasis on personal experience has brought new life to this tradition today.
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A life anchored by meditation: Laurence Freeman in conversation with Ray Dalio
In a conversation recorded in 2013, legendary investor Ray Dalio shares how more than 40 years of meditation profoundly shaped his life and career, deeming it the "biggest influence" on his success. He discusses its role in cultivating equanimity, creativity, and a unique detachment that enabled him to navigate high-stakes decisions and prioritize service over ego. Dalio advocates for meditation's physiological benefits, its ability to foster thoughtful disagreement in leadership, and its power to instill a sense of connection to the whole, ultimately believing it can even help address societal corruption through a deeper, more connected perspective.
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