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When the Clock Strikes 12
A lot of life is lived between 11:59 on December 31 and 12:01 on January 1. An entire year is burned in effigy. Another holds every hope...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 1, 20241 min read


Disappointing People
I am human. I sin. I disappoint people. And I hate that reality. I am human. I live. I fail me. And I hate that reality. I am human. I...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 22, 20231 min read


She Who is Constant in Prayer
Oh, how the Apostles must have cried! When she, whose soul magnified the Lord, tasted death. Oh, how the Apostles must have been stunned!...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 15, 20231 min read


Forgiven Like Peter
No doubt you had doubts Dear Fisherman and Apostle Peter. It is clear you had fear When accused by crowds, Leader of Twelve. You could...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 14, 20231 min read


Loved Like Lazarus
When you were ill, Lazarus, Jesus said it would not end you. He transformed your misery, So the Glory of God could be revealed. Pray that...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 9, 20231 min read


Tabernacle
A stone door opens Light fades to darkness The space is filled Veils abound. Silence deafens Heads are bent Knees weaken A Body is still....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 20, 20231 min read


Sweet Little Judas
Awake and arise my little children. I am not here to tell you a bedtime story, I am here to tell you the truth. Awake and arise so I can...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 14, 20232 min read


A Sick, Sad, Twisted Affair
When was the last time I reflected on The possibility of Eternal punishment? It's such a sick, sad, twisted affair. No, not this thing We...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Failures and Fire
I digress, I admit, Too often. It is a failure, My failure, To recognize the limits Of my steadfastness. My heart remains fixed on You....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 14, 20231 min read


Come Close to the Spirit
Inhumanity reigns Everyone, each and all Climbing and scraping Shouting and reacting! These words are tried, And they're never enough....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 25, 20231 min read

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