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Discerning the Will of God (Homily)
In this homily from 12 January (Sunday after Theophany/Epiphany), Fr. Thomas explains the spiritual necessity and psychological...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 121 min read


Celebrate! And Learn a Simple, New Prayer
Today is the Feast of Theophany (January 6) when, at the baptism of Christ in the Jordan, the Holy Trinity appeared clearly to humanity....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 61 min read


When You're Distracted, Seek the Holy Spirit (Homily)
In this homily from January 1, Fr. Thomas explains the importance of the commemoration of St. Basil the Great who was a theologian,...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 21 min read


A Still Presence, Transfiguring
There is a river lying deep in the soul. Its waters flow from the Jordan and through Every Baptism since. There is also a light shining...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 17, 20241 min read


A Hill to Die (and Rise) On
Catherine, my Catherine! You waited until the exact moment To call me forth to that Place of death and Life Upon which crucifixions and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 28, 20242 min read


St. Sabinus, Intercede for a Brotherhood
My dear St. Sabinus of Sicily, you served God's people by using your gifts of discernment and wonderworking. And sought the omnipresent...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Rain and Eternity
I know of the rain Its droughts and its drenches Its drops and its drizzles. I know of the rain It's soft and it's subtle It's hard and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 14, 20241 min read


Intercede for Me Holy Apostle Thomas
My Dearest Thomas, You followed Christ You disregarded the world You hid His teachings in your inner room. You were illumined by the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 6, 20241 min read


Brotherhood of the Broken and Brave
The path to God, vocation, prayer, and the righteous life is not always a straight one. More often than not, it isn't. That is why we...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 4, 20241 min read


A Cave-Dwelling Calabrian Spiritual Father
Lead me on the path to the caves where contemplation thrives on the breath of the Spirit and illumination is fed by the fire of the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 11, 20241 min read

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