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Journey of the Magi
"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, sore-footed, 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, and wanting their liquor and women, And the night-fires going ou

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 26, 20252 min read


The Deeper, Different Path (Homily)
Today, we hear of the magi - these kings, scholars, and spiritual seekers - who discover and bear witness to the fact that the universe changed at the birth of Jesus. Given what we, ourselves, have seen, heard, learned, and experienced, we too have to tell the world what we know to be the truth. Therefore, through prayer and sacrifice, sacrament and knowledge, each and every day of our lives we choose to serve God and one another. This is our witness. This is our joy. This is

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 26, 20251 min read


Seek Peace Through Mercy, Hope, and Love (Homily)
You have eyes that see and ears that hear. Use them! Experience the glory of God in your life by remembering that whatever is wrong in the world (and there is a lot!), God loves us, forgives us, leads us, and offers us eternity in the kingdom to come. So, seek peace by praising and serving God and treating one another with joy, forgiveness, mercy, hope, and love. If you have a question or a prayer request, please reach out here . If you can, please donate by clicking here .

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 25, 20251 min read


Born to Sacrifice for Love (Homily + Post)
Mary said "yes" with her entire being: Mind, body, soul, and spirit. Joseph gave it his all: Husband, dad, protector, teacher. Christ the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 25, 20241 min read


Homily: Moving Forward, Gathering Together
A brief but wide-ranging homily including the Nativity of Christ, the Magi, the Theotokos, St. Joseph the Betrothed, King David, and St....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 8, 20231 min read


Homily: Struggling & Rejoicing in the Nativity Season
With the Nativity Fast approaching, Fr. Thomas prepares us to engage the spiritual lessons the Church prepares for us in this liturgical...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 20, 20221 min read


Talk: Fear, Faith, & Hope in the Nativity
If you're feeling exhausted, anxious, fearful, or tired this Christmas season, remember that Jesus, his mother, Joseph, and even the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 15, 20211 min read


Homily: Signposts to Nativity
As we enter the Nativity Fast and prepare for Christ's birth, the Church provides us with numerous messages and reminders. From the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 28, 20211 min read

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