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The Deeper, Different Path (Homily)
Today, we hear of the magi - these kings, scholars, and spiritual seekers - who discover and bear witness to the fact that the universe changed at the birth of Jesus. Given what we, ourselves, have seen, heard, learned, and experienced, we too have to tell the world what we know to be the truth. Therefore, through prayer and sacrifice, sacrament and knowledge, each and every day of our lives we choose to serve God and one another. This is our witness. This is our joy. This is

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 26, 20251 min read


The Most Significant Thing We Can Do (Homily)
Sunday's Gospel bespeaks of the beginnings of Christianity. Andrew says yes to Jesus' call first, then tells Simon Peter, his brother,...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 22, 20251 min read


Embrace the Sacrificial Journey to Eternal Life
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! "The Journey of the Magi" By TS Eliot A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of the year For a...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Born to Sacrifice for Love (Homily + Post)
Mary said "yes" with her entire being: Mind, body, soul, and spirit. Joseph gave it his all: Husband, dad, protector, teacher. Christ the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 25, 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


Clergy and Laity: The Time is NOW
To my dear brothers and sisters, and sons and daughters in Christ: Having spent a lifetime in constant observation and continual...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 10, 20244 min read


Helping People is Dangerous
Loving Giving Taking the load off Hand in hand Step by step... They reject. And along the way... You protect a safe image. Compassion?...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Homily: The Rich Man, the Golden Calf, and the Crucified Christ
Reflecting on the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Fr. Thomas reminds us of the centrality of repentance and sacrifice in the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 13, 20221 min read

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