#Anxiety

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Slaves of Temporal, Earthly Cares

Corruption, vanity, idleness, amusement, and worry tear us away from God. They make us slaves to our earthly life. "Night comes with its...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Don't Let Pain Take a Permanent Hold

Sadness, difficulty, anger, and fear seem to be a part of life. But from where do these arise? Setting aside illness and death for the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Observe Yourself for a Day

"So, a sinner persists incessantly in his troubles and anxieties, and in his search for excessive knowledge, many possessions, and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Unfamiliar Doors

You step up. Your heart quickens. You stare. You fold your hand into a peaceful fist. You lift your newly heavy arm. Your knuckles meet...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

The Tempest of Travel

Traveling can be joyful at this time of year. Airports are filled with festive decorations, trios play smooth jazz, travelers are...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Everything Has Its Time

The end of summer and the beginning of fall. Changes in the weather and a new school year. Stricter focus at work and a preparation for...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Walk Through the Fire

Change comes to us. Maybe a relationship breaks down or you start a new one. Maybe you lose a job or find a new one. Maybe your prayer...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Making Difficult Decisions

Pray. Then, act. This is what the Apostles taught us. We don't make it easy for ourselves or others to take the path that God wants for...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Discern, Discern, Discern

If you've ever experienced a quiet moment under a tree, alone in a taxi cab sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, or simply staring out of...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Suffering in Accordance with God's Will

Emptying yourself - so that the fullness of the love of Christ can take over your interior - can feel like a Crucifixion. When it does,...

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