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There is a Time for Everything (Homily)
It is important to remember that, ultimately, we do not get to follow our own timelines or the timelines of others. Instead, we are called to listen to God, to discern what it is that we are called to do, and to wait for the appointed time for our calling to take root in our lives and in the world. Always remember that God is with you. And He will give you the peace, the place, the strength, and the timing to do what needs to be done. If you have a question or a prayer reques

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 28, 20251 min read


Crooked Paths and Fresh Directions (Homily)
Families are called to pass the faith to the next generation. This is partly how it was possible for both Mary and Joseph - in very different ways, of course - to have faith, to live their faith, to discover God's will for their lives, and to live it fully. You and I called to do the same. Even if we find ourselves in the midst of great tumult, a life filled with great difficulty and crooked paths, God will make His way known to us and give us a fresh and straight direction t

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 21, 20251 min read


Holy Spirit Mondays: A Shock at Christmas
Each week I send a short reflection to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. If you have a question or a prayer request, please reach out here . Read: "Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, 'Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, be

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Holy Spirit Mondays: Ocean of Gifts
Each week I send a short email to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. If you have a question or a prayer request, please reach out here . Read : "In the Holy Spirit is an ocean of divine gifts, a wealth of glory, a great depth of judgments..." (from Antiphon 3, Matins, 23 Nov 25). Ponder: Truly, take some extra time today to read and re-read the passage above. It is not only beautiful and moving, but also theologically and spiritually deep. The Holy Spirit

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Nomad or Servant of God?
Arrogant Aggravating Annoying Knowledgeable Focused Prayerful Distant Disappointing Detached Faithful Hopeful Loving Unwelcome Undependable Unwilling Silent Servant Sacrificial Lamb True people of God ... you know who I mean ... the ones for whom God is an intimate ... and the saints seem as close and as plentiful ... as raindrops that gently fall into the palm of your hand. When someone in your midst gives themselves completely to God, prayer, and faithful service, they may

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 23, 20251 min read


Holy Spirit Mondays: Rescue Me!
Each week I send a short email to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. If you have a question or a prayer request, please reach out here . Read : I have "fallen into grievous perils ... I am... beset by perplexity ... and falling into diverse misfortunes ... like a boat upon the waves of the sea I am bestormed. O all-good Comforter, quickly rescue me from this grievous battering..." (Ode 6, "A Canon to the Holy Spirit" by St. Maximos the Greek). Ponder : Ar

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Holy Spirit Mondays: Enlighten Your Heart
Each week I send a short email to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. If you have a question or a prayer request,...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 15, 20251 min read


Magnifying God (Homily)
God is deeply, richly, and eternally within us, our spirituality, our prayer, our life at home and church, at work, near strangers, and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Loving and Reassuring (Homily)
Today we remember that third day after the death of the Theotokos when St. Thomas the Apostle arrived and asked to have one last look at...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Do We Like Evil?
Evil exists. We hear it Speak it See it Touch it and Choose it All day Everyday. Why? Maybe... It makes us feel powerful It's easier than...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 28, 20251 min read

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