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Seek Intimacy with God (Homily)
It was Mary who, having lived a life of piety, prayer, faithfulness, and giftedness, said "yes" to becoming the bearer of God into the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Overcoming Fear, Building the Spiritual Life (Homily)
There are three things to take note of in the Gospel regarding the spiritual life. After Jesus teaches the throngs of people, He goes...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 10, 20251 min read


Take Up Your Bed & Go Home
On the 6th Sunday of Matthew, we hear about a paralytic whom Jesus healed. On July 20, we also commemorate the Holy Prophet Elias...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 20, 20252 min read


All Things Live & Move in the Spirit
"In the Holy Spirit, as in the Father and the Son, every gift of goodness intrinsically shines forth. And in Him all things both live and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 3, 20251 min read


Prepare for the Coming of the Holy Spirit!
Prepare, celebrate, and rejoice! The Feast of Pentecost is coming! Jesus told the Apostles, disciples, and all of us to watch for the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 2, 20251 min read


Reflect, Heal, Love
Lent is the time to reflect, to discern, to forgive, and to be forgiven. To be healed and to help others heal. Lent is the time to pray...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Remember the Unknown Martyrs
On December 29, the Church commemorates the unknown martyrs. This day of remembrance is focused on those who died for the sake of Christ...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 29, 20241 min read


Embrace the Sacrificial Journey to Eternal Life
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! "The Journey of the Magi" By TS Eliot A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of the year For a journey, and such a long journey: The ways deep and the weather sharp, The very dead of winter.' And the camels galled, sorefooted, refractory, Lying down in the melting snow. There were times we regretted The summer palaces on slopes, the terraces, And the silken girls bringing sherbet. Then the camel men cursing and grumbling and running away,

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 27, 20242 min read


A Still Presence, Transfiguring
There is a river lying deep in the soul. Its waters flow from the Jordan and through Every Baptism since. There is also a light shining...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Surround us with Your Holy Angels
"The One, Who at all times, and at every hour, both in Heaven and earth, is worshipped, and glorified, O Christ, our God, long-suffering,...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
May 3, 20241 min read
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