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Freedom!
Freedom is transfiguration The self ... Opened ... Illumined ... Indwelt by the ineffable God. On Tabor ... The veil between Heaven and earth thinned ... Christ was transfigured ... Apostles beheld uncreated light. The mystery's promise? Humanity's destiny ... Radiant with uncreated glory! Tabor's end and Upper room's beginning! Freedom is Pentecost(al) Winds blow while Hidden chains disappear Tongues of fire ... Set people ablaze. Contemplation stills the heart Confession un

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 51 min read


Sin is Spiritual Death, Faith is Entering Eternal Life (Homily)
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, people were not only interested in seeing Him, but also Lazarus who was recently raised from the dead. This is important to each of us because we spiritually die a little bit when we sin. God resuscitates us while we still live through the sacraments, prayer, and the life of faith, hope, and love. If you have a question or prayer request, please reach out here . If you can donate, please click here .

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 51 min read


Deification is Possible for All
The asceticism that goes into the most-important work of letting go of the physical, emotional, intellectual, relational, and spiritual...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 12, 20251 min read


21 Modern Coptic Martyrs (Video)
Great Lent provides to us a specific time to reflect more honestly and deeply on the state of our individual and collective faith....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 10, 20252 min read


There is Never Enough Sky
There is never enough sky for the contemplative And no mountain tall enough for the hesychast. There is never enough sand in the desert...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 17, 20251 min read


Amazon, Me, and Gregory of Nyssa
I remember the early days of Amazon, when it wasn't much more than an online bookstore. A lot has changed since then. In fact, the other...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 10, 20252 min read


What Do You Ask of Me? (Homily + Post)
God loves. And creates us. Christ came in the flesh. And Transfigured before our eyes. He trampled down death. And ascended too. Hence...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 25, 20241 min read


A Still Presence, Transfiguring
There is a river lying deep in the soul. Its waters flow from the Jordan and through Every Baptism since. There is also a light shining...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Living While the World is Dying
Just in case you haven't heard the news, The world is dying and There's nothing we can do to stop it. But not in the ways you think....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 29, 20241 min read


Christ was Transfigured, We are Illumined!
"...let us make our way towards the radiance of the light of grace, that we may acknowledge and venerate the threefold Godhead, who...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 7, 20231 min read

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