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Refined by Fire
Blessed is the one who has Tasted the cup of the Master— Rejected, lied to, Cursed and spat upon. Blessed is the one who Falls down in trembling gratitude as a Sharer in those sufferings. Blessed is the one whose wounds have become A window through which Divine light pours forth into others. Blessed is the one whose Tears have plenteously watered the Seeds of compassion. Blessed is the one whose Scars speak sermons No words could preach. Blessed is the one who Serves not desp

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 241 min read


Holy Spirit Mondays: A Love Beyond
Each week I send a short reflection to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Read: "By this we know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His own Spirit" (1 John 4:13). Ponder: Take a few minutes ... think about what this means ... the Holy Spirit is the divine gift by which believers are truly united to God ... not metaphorically but really participating in the divine life! In other words, the gift of the Spirit is not merely an exte

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 191 min read


A Prayer for Courage in Silence and Stillness
Heavenly Father ... Through the life of St. Anthony the Great, You reveal the beauty of Complete surrender. He heard Your call, Left everything behind, and Sought You alone In the silence of the desert. Though tempted and Tested by the enemy, His heart remained fixed on You. Grant us, O Lord, Even a measure of his courage, To release our attachments To embrace simplicity, and To trust in Your provision. May his example kindle deep within us A deeper hunger for prayer and Stil

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 171 min read


Holy Spirit Mondays - How do I Live?
Each week I send a short email to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. If you have a question or a prayer request,...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Homily: Don't Be the Same
Fr. Thomas reminds us that Christians should not be the same as the world. Further still, he exhorts us — after these recent months of...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
May 31, 20201 min read


Where Have All the Prayers Gone?
In the hours and days that passed after the horror of the attacks on September 11, 2001, when the shock began to wear off and the fear...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 11, 20104 min read


Time to Clean Up ‘Lay Spirituality,’ Too
In the span of a mere nine weeks during late spring, the faithful are exposed to the most important elements of the faith. On the...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 14, 20104 min read

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