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The Mystical Edge
I cannot see it Hear it Smell it Taste it, or Touch it. Yet, it has never escaped my notice. An infinitely thin space, which bridges the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 7, 20251 min read


On Bloody Trees and Bright Resurrections
I fixated on the many shades set against The yellow, late afternoon sun as I was staring out the window. I hadn't planned to be there,...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 6, 20251 min read


Become a Servant to All (Homily)
On this Sunday of Great Lent, we hear about three figures - the Apostle James, the Apostle John, and St. Mary of Egypt - who, in one way...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 6, 20251 min read


The Holy Spirit Visits Us (Homily)
On the Feast of the Annunciation, we are reminded that the Holy Spirit is present for all of us. That is why we humble ourselves before...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Enter into Paradise (Homily)
The cross is a scandal to the world, but we know it revealed the resurrection and lit the path for our salvation. Christ showed us the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 23, 20251 min read


Do Not Remain Paralyzed (Homily)
When we hear of the story of the paralytic, we are reminded that the human body can betray us physically, psychologically, and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 16, 20251 min read


Reflect, Heal, Love
Lent is the time to reflect, to discern, to forgive, and to be forgiven. To be healed and to help others heal. Lent is the time to pray...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Come and See (Homily)
The first Sunday of Lent is filled with the expectation of the Resurrection and the need to follow St. Philip's advice to come and see...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 9, 20251 min read


St. Paul the Simple Pray for Me
My Dearest Paul, I have loved, respected, and admired you for many years. But ever since I visited your desert home, I have felt such a...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 7, 20251 min read


What do you treasure? (Homily)
Now that Great Lent is upon us, let us learn to love God with complete abandon. Let us focus on God's will for our lives. Let us put an...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 2, 20251 min read

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