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Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 71 min read
Unbridled Faith (Homily)
On the synaxis of St. John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner (January 7), Fr. Thomas reminds the faithful that we are...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 61 min read
Celebrate! And Learn a Simple, New Prayer
Today is the Feast of Theophany (January 6) when, at the baptism of Christ in the Jordan, the Holy Trinity appeared clearly to humanity....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 41 min read
Tears that Watered a Desert
My dear St. Theoctistus of Sicily, you served God and His people by raising up a monastery that became a place of refuge, rest, and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 31 min read
Deliver those Abused in Marriage, St. Thomais of Lesvos
My Dear St. Thomais of Lesvos, you were pressured by your parents to marry and brutalized by your husband every day for 13 years (she...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 22 min read
You Can Hear the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit communicates and each of us must listen carefully to discern what is being ‘said.’ St. Seraphim of Sarov, who is...


Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 21 min read
When You're Distracted, Seek the Holy Spirit (Homily)
In this homily from January 1, Fr. Thomas explains the importance of the commemoration of St. Basil the Great who was a theologian,...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 11 min read
2025: You Can do This!
Life is hard But God is good And you are strong. Pray. Confess. Get anointed. And receive the Eucharist. Live faith Have hope, and Share...


Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 31, 20241 min read
Life is too Cheap: Come, Be Healed, and Filled with Hope! (Homily)
In this homily from 29 December 2024, Fr. Thomas compares the biblical account of Herod's slaughter of the 14,000 innocent children in...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 29, 20241 min read
Remember the Unknown Martyrs
On December 29, the Church commemorates the unknown martyrs. This day of remembrance is focused on those who died for the sake of Christ...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 27, 20242 min read
Embrace the Sacrificial Journey to Eternal Life
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! "The Journey of the Magi" By TS Eliot A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of the year For a...

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