Inspiration Fountain

Inspirational guest interviews, quotes, fun things to do for a joyful journey, comfort and self-care.

Inspiration Fountain

By Colette Lafia / Comments Off on Inspiration Fountain

What really inspires us? It’s such an important question. What renews us, and gives us life? As I share things with you, I encourage you to notice what truly inspires you? I find this video of the Prayer of St. Francis to inspire me. Enjoy! Also, here’s a type of…

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Inspiration Fountain

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Although I’ve watched this video dozen of times, it always inspires me. It is such a perfect reminder of the gift of life and living and each other. Enjoy!

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Inspiration Fountain

By Colette Lafia / Comments Off on Inspiration Fountain

This year, I will be starting a new category on my blog called, “Inspiration Fountain,” in which I will be posting various teachings, images, meditations, reflections, and more, that inspire me–and hopefully will inspire you. Our prayer life is always growing, let these words from Richard Rohr inspire you.

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Interview with Paula Huston about her new book One Ordinary Sunday

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Interviewed by Colette Lafia It is my pleasure to offer this interview with Paula Huston about her new book, One Ordinary Sunday: A Meditation on the Mystery of the Mass, which was recently released by Ave Maria Press. It is a brilliant and accessible book on the rich history, profound mystery,…

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Interview with Carl McColman on Befriending Silence: Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality

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Interview with Carl McColman, January 2016 facilitated by Colette Lafia Carl McColman and I share a mutual appreciation and affection for the monastic life. We first connected last year when he read and reviewed my book, Seeking Surrender: How a Trappist Monk Taught me to Trust and Embrace Life. Now,…

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Interview with Jonathan Montaldo

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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,…

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