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Deification is Possible for All
The asceticism that goes into the most-important work of letting go of the physical, emotional, intellectual, relational, and spiritual...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
4 days ago1 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 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 Works of the Lord are Manifest (Homily)
We shouldn’t need God to appear to us through great theophanies. But because we can behave in ways that make it seem as though we are...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
May 251 min read


Healing Truth, and Salvation
In the Gospel account of the Samaritan Woman, who encounters Jesus at the well, we learn of what it means to be in Christ's presence, to...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
May 181 min read


The Holy Spirit Visits Us (Homily)
On the Feast of the Annunciation, we are reminded that the Holy Spirit is present for all of us. That is why we humble ourselves before...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 251 min read


Do Not Remain Paralyzed (Homily)
When we hear of the story of the paralytic, we are reminded that the human body can betray us physically, psychologically, and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 161 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


Silence in God's Presence Fills You with Love (Homily)
God loves you and wants to meet with you in prayer. This and many other spiritual lessons can be found in the Gospel (Luke 18:10-14) from...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 91 min read

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