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    Sound Familiar?
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Oct 29, 2021
    • 1 min

    Sound Familiar?

    Society screams And people demand. I search for words And nothing is heard. But why try? There was a Word Filled with light. Given in...
    This Life I Give to You
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Jul 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    This Life I Give to You

    With the rising of the sun, You stretch my soul and breathe into my lungs. In the still heat of the noonday, You close my eyes and...
    Heal Me, O Silence
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Jun 30, 2021
    • 1 min

    Heal Me, O Silence

    I try to understand How it is That You are So near to me? I want to know why? I want to know how? But why do I want to know? Is it so...
    Ascending
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Jun 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Ascending

    When in the morning A light breeze awakens my mind, I remember You walked the earth. When in the afternoon A hot gust shutters my senses,...
    Gazing Upon Still Waters
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Mar 29, 2021
    • 1 min

    Gazing Upon Still Waters

    When I gaze upon the still waters, I feel the breeze of your loving insistence. When I gaze upon the still waters, I hear the calm from...
    The Water's Edge
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Mar 13, 2021
    • 1 min

    The Water's Edge

    I walk along the water’s edge, Aware that I live in liminal spaces. One foot seemingly on solid ground, Relying on what’s familiar....
    Dawn of the Light of Knowledge
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Jan 7, 2021
    • 1 min

    Dawn of the Light of Knowledge

    "Your birth, O Christ our God, dawned the light of knowledge upon the earth. For by Your birth those who adored stars were taught by a...
    Christ is Born!
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Jan 6, 2021
    • 1 min

    Christ is Born!

    "Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One, And the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One! Angels with shepherds...
    God Offers Us Transfiguration
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Aug 19, 2020
    • 1 min

    God Offers Us Transfiguration

    The Divine nature of Jesus was revealed on Mt. Tabor; Peter, James. and John were transfigured because of it. These three Apostles saw...
    Get Rid of All Obstacles
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Apr 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    Get Rid of All Obstacles

    During this time of isolation, I encourage you to learn more about your inner life with God. If you do so in all earnest, you will taste...
    Descending Deep in the Heart
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Apr 4, 2020
    • 3 min

    Descending Deep in the Heart

    "I am descending deep into my heart, to see who is dwelling in it besides me and You, O Eternal God. "And I am filled with fear as I find...
    A Prayer for the Sick
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Mar 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    A Prayer for the Sick

    You can help during this Covid-19 Pandemic. Pray for those who are sick and suffering. Here's a short and effective prayer you can use....
    A Prayer for You When You're Sick
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Mar 26, 2020
    • 1 min

    A Prayer for You When You're Sick

    With all of the fear and concern about COVID-19, we encourage you to pray for your recover using this beautiful prayer below. Remember,...
    Feeling Vulnerable
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Feb 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    Feeling Vulnerable

    There can be any number of reasons that we feel susceptible to emotional harm. Whether we recall experiences of the past that have taught...
    Face the Difficult Tasks
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Feb 26, 2020
    • 1 min

    Face the Difficult Tasks

    Do not be afraid to do what is difficult in order to get on the path of completing the will of God. If you avoid those tasks, you will...
    Theophany: God Appears to Us
    Fr. Thomas Colyandro
    • Jan 19, 2020
    • 1 min

    Theophany: God Appears to Us

    The Holy Feast of Theophany is that greatest of days in which we celebrate the presence of the entirety of the Most Holy Trinity. "In...

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