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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 61 min read


Prophet of Pentecost: Elisha's Double Portion
The Holy Prophet Elisha lived in the 9th century BC, and was a native of the village of Abelmaum, near Jordan. By the command of the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 142 min read


The Tyranny of Low Expectations
There is a tyranny of Increasingly Low expectations. We rely Wantonly On the prophecies of our own fear And it reminds me Disturbingly...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
May 211 min read


Reflect, Heal, Love
Lent is the time to reflect, to discern, to forgive, and to be forgiven. To be healed and to help others heal. Lent is the time to pray...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 141 min read


Intercede for me St. Leoluca
You who prayed without ceasing, healed the sick, and guided the lost towards the path of salvation, I beg of you to intercede for me...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 11 min read


Pray for Me Saint Leo
St. Leo, Bishop of Catania in Sicily was born in Ravenna, Italy. He was loving and studious. St. Leo was ordained a priest at Ravenna and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 201 min read


Unbridled Faith (Homily)
On the synaxis of St. John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner (January 7), Fr. Thomas reminds the faithful that we are...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 71 min read


It's Time for a New Tradition
Let us pray for one another! Now is the time to reorient ourselves to the serious task of intercessory prayer. Nativity, Theophany, and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 24, 20242 min read


The Faith of the Blind Man (Homily)
In this homily from 1 December 2024, Fr. Thomas explains the meaning of the faith of the blind man who sought healing from Jesus in Luke...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Do You Want to Change?
How often do you wake up wishing your life was different? Probably more than you care to admit. The good news is that you're not alone....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 14, 20242 min read

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