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Prayer and the Life of the Holy Prophet, God-seer Moses (Homily)
Fr. Thomas' homily explains the meaning of Moses' experiences of God and their impact on the tradition of silent and still prayer.

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 17, 20231 min read


Disappointing People
I am human. I sin. I disappoint people. And I hate that reality. I am human. I live. I fail me. And I hate that reality. I am human. I...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 22, 20231 min read


She Who is Constant in Prayer
Oh, how the Apostles must have cried! When she, whose soul magnified the Lord, tasted death. Oh, how the Apostles must have been stunned!...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 15, 20231 min read


Christ was Transfigured, We are Illumined!
"...let us make our way towards the radiance of the light of grace, that we may acknowledge and venerate the threefold Godhead, who...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 7, 20231 min read


Filled with the Holy Spirit!
This prayer to the Holy Spirit was written by St. Symeon the New Theologian (949–1022) who saw the Spirit before him. "Come, true light...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 6, 20233 min read


Christ is Risen!
Truly, He is Risen! This photo of the fresco of the Resurrection (Anastasis) was sourced on April 16, 2023, from the Church of Chora...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 16, 20231 min read


Forgiven Like Peter
No doubt you had doubts Dear Fisherman and Apostle Peter. It is clear you had fear When accused by crowds, Leader of Twelve. You could...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 14, 20231 min read


Loved Like Lazarus
When you were ill, Lazarus, Jesus said it would not end you. He transformed your misery, So the Glory of God could be revealed. Pray that...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 9, 20231 min read


To Love and Be Loved
To love and be loved is The greatest gift In Heaven and on Earth. It's like this... Looking at someone Looking at you with Eyes that see...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 31, 20231 min read


Transverse the Divide
While we await Our eternal return To fully live in God, It is our job and our joy to commune with Him By entering into the divine...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 28, 20231 min read

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