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The Wisdom of the Desert: Freedom to Change – a two-day online retreat for Lent

Laurence Freeman

Leader

Laurence Freeman

Laurence Freeman is a monk of the Benedictine Congregation of Monte Oliveto. He is the Director of Bonnevaux and of The World Community for Christian Meditation.

The season of Lent invites us to purify and let-go, which reminds us of an important lesson: we have the freedom to change. Join Laurence Freeman on this retreat as we explore this aspect of the Lenten season.

Date

Mar 03 - 04 2023

Location

Online

Conducted via Zoom or live-stream.

An annual time for spiritual renewal and self-purification is found in many religious traditions. The season of Lent is a 40-day period in which we engage in greater self-discipline so that we may better know ourselves and serve others. By giving up our attachments and letting go of our unwholesome habits, we can find the freedom to change and become who we are truly meant to be.

This retreat will run for 2 days only and is structured so that you can join live sessions across most time zones. If you are unable to join live, you can watch the recordings which will be made available shortly after each session. By registering for the retreat, you will have access to the recordings for one year. 

How to Create Your Own Retreat

This online retreat is designed to be flexible around your daily life and time zone. Please visit here where we provide support on creating a rhythm and structure to your retreat: how much silence you would like, meditation times, reading of sacred texts, practicing yoga and more, plus other suggestions to help you embody the retreat and stay off-line as much as possible.

  • Schedule (French time)

Friday, 3 March
14:30 – 15:30 Welcome and meditation
15:30 – 16:30 Session with Laurence Freeman
16:30 Break
17:00 – 18:00 Discussion, Q&A
18:00 – 19:00 Evening Prayer and meditation
Saturday, 4 March
14:30 – 15:30 Lectio and meditation
15:30 – 16:30 Session with Laurence Freeman
16:30 Break
17:00 – 18:00 Discussion, Q&A
18:00 – 19:00 Evening Prayer and meditation
Laurence Freeman

Leader

Laurence Freeman

Laurence Freeman is a monk of the Benedictine Congregation of Monte Oliveto. He is the Director of Bonnevaux and of The World Community for Christian Meditation.

  • Contribution

This event is held online. Registrations give 1 year access to recordings.

Contribution is £25 (concession price £20).

The prices reflect the need to achieve self sufficiency.
Therefore if you’re able to give a little more we would be very grateful.
Please, click here to donate.

We do not turn anybody away for lack of resource.
Please, click the email address <support@wccm.org> to contact us if you need further financial assistance to join this event.

  • Registration

Laurence Freeman

Leader

Laurence Freeman

Laurence Freeman is a monk of the Benedictine Congregation of Monte Oliveto. He is the Director of Bonnevaux and of The World Community for Christian Meditation.

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