Fr. Thomas ColyandroAug 30, 20191 minContemplation in St. Gregory PalamasCreation is a good, which God gave to us out of pure love. But that doesn't mean everything we create is as equally true and beautiful....
Fr. Thomas ColyandroAug 28, 20192 minWhom 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 ColyandroAug 26, 20191 minReal Life Comes from Dying in Christ"It is only through death - death in Christ - that we come to life. 'Unless a grain of what falls into the ground and dies, it remains...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroAug 21, 20191 minForgive YourselfThe Sacrament of Confession is a necessary and beautiful part of a contemplative life. It forces us to reflect on ourselves, and our...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroAug 19, 20191 minThe Divine Cloud Transfigures UsThe 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 ColyandroAug 17, 20191 minSilence Before God Breaks SchemingPlanning. 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 ColyandroAug 16, 20191 minFind a Place Alone to PrayJesus found places to pray alone. This is what He taught the Apostles and disciples to do too. This is an integral part of the process of...