Fr. Thomas ColyandroNov 11, 20191 minPrayer Exalts the Mind and HeartHow can you complain about life if you don't pray? How can you be angry with God when you don't speak to Him, or, more importantly,...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroNov 1, 20191 minSpiritual Fire Starts with a Warm GlowContinual prayer and constant remembering. Practicing silence and approaching stillness. These are the loves and labors that lead to the...
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 23, 20191 minSimplicity is Always the AnswerEveryone 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 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...