Posts by Colette Lafia
Gratitude & Hope
Thank you, 2015! Welcome, 2016. As we conclude this Thomas Merton centennial year (1915-2015) celebration, I want to express my gratitude for being a part of this special year with the publication of my book, Seeking Surrender: How my Friendship with Trappist Monk Taught me to Trust and Embrace Life. How blessed we have all been to…
Read More
Dwelling in the Mystery
Wednesday Wisdom. We allow ourselves to dwell, to savor, and to linger in the longing.
Read More
The Spirituality of Nurturing
Wednesday Wisdom: Cultivating a Spirituality of Nurturing Although this is a season of joy, this can also be a season of pressure: to get things done before the end of the year, and even to feel a certain way, and to be having a certain kind of holiday experience. I am finding that during this time, it’s…
Read More
Interview with Jonathan Montaldo
Interview with Jonathan Montaldo, November 2015 facilitated by Colette Lafia I had the great joy of meeting Jonathan Montaldo twelve years ago at the Santa Sabina Center in San Rafael, California, when he led a retreat based on the teachings of Thomas Merton. Over the years we have shared a friendship, and I’m grateful that our…
Read More