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Ailing Hearts, Love, and Confession (Homily)
The Lord exhorts us to forgive others without ignoring the reality of systemic abuse in our lives. He invites us to share in His eternal...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 5, 20251 min read


Thinking about Praying? You are Not Alone
Whether you've been hurt by someone close to you or maybe you had a bad experience in church. Perhaps something has unexpectedly changed...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 23, 20251 min read


Seek Intimacy with God (Homily)
It was Mary who, having lived a life of piety, prayer, faithfulness, and giftedness, said "yes" to becoming the bearer of God into the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Overcoming Fear, Building the Spiritual Life (Homily)
There are three things to take note of in the Gospel regarding the spiritual life. After Jesus teaches the throngs of people, He goes...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 10, 20251 min read


Faith and Healing (Homily)
We cry to heaven when we experience pain. But then we must seek healing, deepen our faith, and do our part to help others, too. On the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 27, 20251 min read


Take Up Your Bed & Go Home
On the 6th Sunday of Matthew, we hear about a paralytic whom Jesus healed. On July 20, we also commemorate the Holy Prophet Elias...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 20, 20252 min read


Let the Light of God Shine Through You! (Homily)
Christ is the light of the world, and the Spirit is its warmth! On this Sunday, Jesus tells the Apostles, as well as us, that we must let...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 13, 20251 min read


Faith Can Be Difficult, But We are Not Alone (Homily)
God is with us in all things. He heals us frequently. Teaches us often. And loves us always. Even during our times of suffering, when our...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 6, 20251 min read


What it Means to be Christian (Homily)
On the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul, we hear what it means to change from within and without. First, we learn what it means to give...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 29, 20251 min read


The Most Significant Thing We Can Do (Homily)
Sunday's Gospel bespeaks of the beginnings of Christianity. Andrew says yes to Jesus' call first, then tells Simon Peter, his brother,...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 22, 20251 min read

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