Fr. Thomas ColyandroJun 17, 20153 minSt. Anthony the Great: The Father of MonksSt. Anthony the Great (ca. 251–356) is the father of all monks. While he was neither the first monk nor the author of a rule for monks,...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroJun 15, 20152 minSaints: Washed in the Blood of the LambSaints are neither the imagined characters of fables written long ago, nor are they perfect and sinless human beings who have little or...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroJun 1, 20153 minWinning Lotteries and Discerning VocationsMost of us at one point or another have played the game, “What would you do if you won the lottery?” It’s really kind of fun watching...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroMay 31, 20153 minUnderstanding HolinessHoliness, in the English language, is one of those words that people use but don’t quite know what it means. Some people say, “Holiness...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroMay 22, 20153 minThe Cloud of the AscensionThe glory and power of God can weigh on us sometimes. But not for the reason you might think. You see: most people assume that because...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroMay 13, 20153 minLet Us Remember God Alone Protects and ProvidesWith at least one new report each day of the kidnapping, torture, or death of Christians and other groups around the world, it is...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroMay 8, 20153 minUnderstanding Light and Dark in Sacred ScriptureThe light that emanates from the triune God is what draws man into faith, hope, and love. It causes man to know that God exists; it...