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Waking Up to Hope and Dread
When I wake up in the morning, I experience In equal amounts, Hope and dread. The hope comes from the Expansiveness of the Eternal and the Depths of the Divine, both of which Comfortably make a home in the depths of my soul. The dread comes from the Depraved diabolism and the Maleficent machinations that Perniciously taunt me through the windows of my soul. The former is a pure gift given Despite my sin Separate from my failures and Filled with forgiveness. The latter is an o

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
4 days ago1 min read


Brotherhood of the Broken and Brave
The path to God, vocation, prayer, and the righteous life is not always a straight one. More often than not, it isn't. That is why we...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 4, 20241 min read


One Wave at a Time
Beginning a new phase of life, Especially if the old one was filled with strife, Takes a new approach. We just can't keep doing the same...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Disappointing People
I am human. I sin. I disappoint people. And I hate that reality. I am human. I live. I fail me. And I hate that reality. I am human. I...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Forgiven Like Peter
No doubt you had doubts Dear Fisherman and Apostle Peter. It is clear you had fear When accused by crowds, Leader of Twelve. You could...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 14, 20231 min read


Loved Like Lazarus
When you were ill, Lazarus, Jesus said it would not end you. He transformed your misery, So the Glory of God could be revealed. Pray that...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 9, 20231 min read


Tabernacle
A stone door opens Light fades to darkness The space is filled Veils abound. Silence deafens Heads are bent Knees weaken A Body is still....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 20, 20231 min read


Sweet Little Judas
Awake and arise my little children. I am not here to tell you a bedtime story, I am here to tell you the truth. Awake and arise so I can...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 14, 20232 min read


The Waters that Lie Between Us
An inestimable gulf exists Between what I am And what You made me to be. That is why I stare with longing Across the waters That lie...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 10, 20231 min read


The Chaotic Maze
I pretend and pretend and pretend To want what others want. But the truth is I don't. I don't care about status or trends I don't care...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 3, 20231 min read

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