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The Greatness of Prayer!
The greatness of prayer lies in its Essence as divine presence and Divine glorification. The greatness of prayer is Defined by God's limitless love and Willingness to be present in and near us. The greatness of prayer transcends our unworthiness: Through Christ's redemptive work and the Spirit's sanctifying work. The greatness of prayer is a transfiguring act, if We have a deep desire for God's presence, and when We have a real desire to be present with Him. The greatness of

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 211 min read


Why Do We Pray?
We talk a lot about praying, but why do we do it? Prayer Brings Us Close to the Holy Spirit "Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance, suppresses anger, restrains pride and envy, draws down the Holy Spirit into the soul and raises man to heaven" (St Ephraim the Syrian, in Moore, Orthodox Prayer , p. 22). Prayer Keeps Us Steady "Hold on to the staff of prayer and you will not fall. And even a fall will not be fatal, since prayer is a devout, persistent coercin

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 82 min read


Do We Like Evil?
Evil exists. We hear it Speak it See it Touch it and Choose it All day Everyday. Why? Maybe... It makes us feel powerful It's easier than...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 281 min read


Thinking about Praying? You are Not Alone
Whether you've been hurt by someone close to you or maybe you had a bad experience in church. Perhaps something has unexpectedly changed...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 231 min read


It's Time for a New Tradition
Let us pray for one another! Now is the time to reorient ourselves to the serious task of intercessory prayer. Nativity, Theophany, and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 24, 20242 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


Filled with the Holy Spirit!
This prayer to the Holy Spirit was written by St. Symeon the New Theologian (949–1022) who saw the Spirit before him. "Come, true light...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 6, 20233 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


Transverse the Divide
While we await Our eternal return To fully live in God, It is our job and our joy to commune with Him By entering into the divine...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 28, 20231 min read


The Necessary Infinitude of Contemplation
Humans have a capacity for understanding, and living, within the infinitude of God now and into eternity. It is a fact and a desire deep...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 22, 20232 min read

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