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Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Thanking God

We all know that sickness, confusion, and difficulty are a part of life. These are just a few of the reasons why we pray. But don't...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Prayer Exalts the Mind and Heart

How 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 Colyandro

Protect the Spirit within You

You will notice when the Spirit has sparked a fire within you. Do everything you can to protect that light and warmth. Far too often we...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Pray Deeply and God Will Dwell in You

We must work to pray and to remember Christ so deeply in our hearts and minds that we experience Him dwelling in us, literally. This...

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

Meditate on Mary as Protector and Intercessor

"Today the faithful celebrate the feast with joy illumined by your coming, O Mother of God. Beholding your pure image we fervently cry to...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Concentrate Within Yourself

"Be concentrated within yourself and try not to leave the heart, for the Lord is there. Seek this state and work for it. When you have...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

The Silence in the Hours

Waters flow Clouds float People flit Movement is all around Look beyond Eternity awaits us Be still Find the silence It is found in every...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Less of the World, More of God

Have you started working on letting go of those things, which the world imprints on you? Those things, which are not of God? Examine your...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Contemplation in St. Gregory Palamas

Creation 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....

HOLY SILENCE