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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
Sep 2, 20191 min read


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....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 30, 20191 min read


Whom Do You Magnify?
When people meet you, do they see a profession; a social status; a nationality; an income bracket; an age; an education? Or, do they...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 28, 20192 min read
Real Life Comes from Dying in Christ
"It is only through death - death in Christ - that we come to life. 'Unless a grain of what falls into the ground and dies, it remains...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 26, 20191 min read
Simplicity is Always the Answer
Everyone 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 Colyandro
Aug 23, 20191 min read
Forgive Yourself
The Sacrament of Confession is a necessary and beautiful part of a contemplative life. It forces us to reflect on ourselves, and our...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 21, 20191 min read


The Divine Cloud Transfigures Us
The 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 Colyandro
Aug 19, 20191 min read
Silence Before God Breaks Scheming
Planning. 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 Colyandro
Aug 17, 20191 min read
Find a Place Alone to Pray
Jesus 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...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 16, 20191 min read
Did You Find Time for Silence Today?
There is no way to spend eternity with God without first desiring to be close to Him now. Ask for forgiveness. Desire in your inner heart...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 15, 20191 min read

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