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We Heal for Each Other: Life Lessons from a Trappist Monk #7

By Colette Lafia /

In this series of blog posts, Life lessons from a Trappist Monk, I share the wisdom of my late friend Brother Rene, who was a monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani for over fifty years. For many years we corresponded by letter, and here I share excerpts from his letters.…

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Feel Connected: Life Lessons from a Trappist Monk #6

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In this series of blog posts, Life lessons from a Trappist Monk, I share the wisdom of my late friend Brother Rene, who was a monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani for over fifty years. For many years we corresponded by letter, and here I share excerpts from his letters.…

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When to Stop and Pay Attention

By Colette Lafia / Comments Off on When to Stop and Pay Attention

Just yesterday, while I was in the Safeway store looking at laundry soap, I had a sweet rush of spiritual tears come over me. As my hand was reaching for the white plastic container, I was overcome with the presence of God’s love in that moment, in the harshly lit…

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Be Creative with Your Spiritual Practice: Life Lessons from a Trappist Monk # 3

By Colette Lafia / Comments Off on Be Creative with Your Spiritual Practice: Life Lessons from a Trappist Monk # 3

In this series of blog posts, Life lessons from a Trappist Monk, I share the wisdom of my late friend Brother Rene, who was a monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani for over fifty years. For many years we corresponded by letter, and here I share excerpts from his letters.…

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God is a Relationship: Life Lessons from a Trappist Monk #2

By Colette Lafia / Comments Off on God is a Relationship: Life Lessons from a Trappist Monk #2

In this series of blog posts, Life lessons from a Trappist Monk, I share the wisdom of my late friend Brother Rene, who was a monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani for over fifty years. For many years we corresponded by letter, and here I share excerpts from his letters.…

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Let Love be the Lens: Life Lessons from a Trappist Monk #1

By Colette Lafia / Comments Off on Let Love be the Lens: Life Lessons from a Trappist Monk #1

In this series of blog posts, Life lessons from a Trappist Monk, I share the wisdom of my late friend Brother Rene, who was a monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani for over fifty years. For many years we corresponded by letter, and here I share excerpts from his letters.…

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