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Whom Do You Magnify?
When people meet you, do they see a profession; a social status; a nationality; an income bracket; an age; an education? Or, do they...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 28, 20192 min read
Simplicity is Always the Answer
Everyone asks questions of God all the time. Why am I here? What is my purpose? Are you there? Are you listening? Can you help me?...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 23, 20191 min read
Forgive Yourself
The Sacrament of Confession is a necessary and beautiful part of a contemplative life. It forces us to reflect on ourselves, and our...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 21, 20191 min read


The Divine Cloud Transfigures Us
The Transfiguration of Jesus can be found in Matthew 17:1–8, Mark 9:2–8, Luke 9:28–36, John 1:14, and 2 Peter 1:16–18. In these accounts,...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 19, 20191 min read
Silence Before God Breaks Scheming
Planning. Contriving. Scheming. This is what we do. Going before God in silence will break us of these habits. He will help us to know...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 17, 20191 min read
Tears and Love
On bended knee, With bowed head, and Drenched with tears, I cry out O Lord For your forgiveness. Remove from me All that is not you. In...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 15, 20191 min read
All of Us are Weak, Don't Lose Heart
Do not lose heart dear ones, we are all weak! If we seek comfort and courage in the Lord and in each other, we can work through the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Find Quiet, Carry Him With You
Look for places to reflect. Make time to breathe. In the silence, you will re-discover the Holy Spirit who loves and protects. In the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 2, 20191 min read
Don't Forget to Thank God
It seems like we shouldn't need reminders to thank God for all He has given to us, but because we're so often focused on ourselves, it...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 31, 20192 min read
Praying for Those Who have Died
For some, it seems odd that we should pray for the dead. "After all," they say, "the Lord will take care of them one way or another." But...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 26, 20192 min read

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