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The Desert Fathers

Charles would often share John Cassian’s work describing the Desert Fathers during his monthly meditations…

On Spirituality

This excerpt by Charles shows a stage of his spiritual journey in 1985, where he…

Fr Lawrence Freeman

Fr Charles corresponded with Lawrence Freemen between 1987-1997 and sought his advice on methods of…

Karl Rahner

Karl Rahner was a major early influence on not only Charles’ thinking about contemplation but…

Source of Peace

Quote from notes in Charles files: “I meditate several times a day for about 40…

Centering Prayer of Thomas Keating

Charles’ spiritual life takes a turn in 1987 as his meditation practice evolves once again…

Willigis Jäger

In the late 1980’s, Charles attended a meditation retreats in Portland, Oregon led by Willigis…

Lives of Heart and Soul – Maclean’s Magazine – 1987 Article

In the late 1980’s there was a growing contemplative – new consciousness movement across Canada…

Holy Earth has Value Beyond Economics

Quotes: “Today, throughout the earth we seem to have unleashed powers that we can no…

Benedictine Priory in Montreal

Before embarking on his trip to India, Charles stayed at the Benedictine Priory for an…

Contemplative Life Achieves Renewed Attention

Quotes: “In meditation we are trying to do something immeasurably more than seeking to think…

Swami Abhishiktananda

In many of Charles’ meditation retreats beginning around 1988, he would share a video recording…

Judy Hagen – Hunt for History – History of the Hermitage (1989)

Judy explores the path Charles Brandt took to become a Hermit Priest. In the interview…

East-West Dialogue

Several conversations between Charles and Bede Griffiths, Pascaline Coff and Thomas Keating came about because…

Interview with Father Bede Griffiths

by Father Charles Brandt In 1989, Father Charles Brandt travelled to the Shantivanam ashram in…

Letter from Bede Griffiths – Response to Vatican

A remarkable response from Bede Griffiths to the Vatican’s discourse on the rise of meditation.

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