Eastern Christian Meditation | Holy Silence

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Watching for the Cloud

Seeing darkness, I watch the clouds build on the horizon. Assuming rain, I wait for the clouds to whip up the sea and the sand. What...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Gazing Upon Still Waters

When I gaze upon the still waters, I feel the breeze of your loving insistence. When I gaze upon the still waters, I hear the calm from...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Praying in the Rain

Head bowed And hair soaked, My fingers grasp The woolen rope on my hand. Ebb of sin Flow of prayer, My mind in heart The knots move my...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

The Water's Edge

I walk along the water’s edge, Aware that I live in liminal spaces. One foot seemingly on solid ground, Relying on what’s familiar....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Dawn of the Light of Knowledge

"Your birth, O Christ our God, dawned the light of knowledge upon the earth. For by Your birth those who adored stars were taught by a...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Christ is Born!

"Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One, And the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One! Angels with shepherds...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

This Woman is the Abode of Heaven

The Great Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos is the celebration of the presentation of Mary, the Mother of God, who was brought by...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Mary's Dormition, Death to Self

Mary, the Mother of God, the Most Holy Theotokos, died to herself at a very early age in order to serve God. Have you ever thought about...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

Peace Required

In order for a person to serve others authentically, they must first be at peace with God and themselves. An icon of Moses at the Burning...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro

God Offers Us Transfiguration

The Divine nature of Jesus was revealed on Mt. Tabor; Peter, James. and John were transfigured because of it. These three Apostles saw...

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