Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Fading from the Light
The sun is setting in your eyes I can see it on your face. Your head is bowed And your back low. The brightness of your Illumination Is...
HOLY SILENCE
Reflections from a Journey into God with the Prayer of the Eastern Christian Contemplative Tradition
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Fr. Thomas Colyandro
- Mar 23
- 1 min
How do I show them?
When Your Mother took me By the arm and Stared into my eyes, I could not see. When Your Mother Walked with me and Talked with me, I could...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
- Dec 12, 2021
- 1 min
Drifting
Drifting can be floating free, at ease, falling asleep, And dreamy, too. Drifting can be wandering afar, listless, and confused. It can...
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...
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,...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
- Jun 3, 2021
- 1 min
The Divine Refuge
It is getting late and My head hangs low. It is darker now and My tears begin to flow. It is desperate all round so My hands grasp...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
- May 8, 2021
- 1 min
The Life-Giving Spring
Mary, Most Holy, and Mother of my God. My model, My refuge, and My love. I seek, and With humility, I ask To approach your Life-Giving...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
- Apr 16, 2021
- 1 min
Watching for the Cloud
Seeing darkness, I watch the clouds build on the horizon. Assuming rain, I wait for the clouds to whip up the sea and the sand. What...
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...
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...
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...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
- Aug 28, 2020
- 1 min
Mary's Dormition, Death to Self
Mary, the Mother of God, the Most Holy Theotokos, died to herself at a very early age in order to serve God. Have you ever thought about...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
- Aug 25, 2020
- 1 min
Peace Required
In order for a person to serve others authentically, they must first be at peace with God and themselves. An icon of Moses at the Burning...
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...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
- Jul 25, 2020
- 1 min
God is With You
Pandemics, protests, storms, and stress, no matter what you are personally facing right now, please know in your heart that God is with...
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...
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...