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Lenten Laughter
A cool breeze Moves through the Late afternoon like a Generous thought. Unhurried Unannounced Loosening the hold of the new Heat, which waits patiently To take on everything and Everyone. Never asking, just arriving and Demanding summer. But the wind, sudden and full, Spills out from the ocean and Stretches across the sky Insisting on spring and lots of laughter The most human of sounds. Unguarded, contagious, and Committed to briefly abolishing All the seriousness of life. R

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 271 min read


Seek Healing and Help Others (Homily)
We are all the paralytic. Each of us is broken, sinful, and fragmented. That is why it is so very important to know when, where, why, and how to get help ... and to know when to help others ... over and over again. If you have a question or prayer request, please reach out here . If you can donate, please click here .

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 81 min read


Life, Death, and Snow
Bleak winters and Bright Summers Falls that are crisp and Springs that brighten the spirit. There's never a time that Lacks love, save the hearts that Cry for help and souls that Search the dead. Even so, the barren ground still Holds the colorful promise That under a cold silence New green is being kept. And we, like the seasons, Return and returning, To find something deep within. A warmth, a light A sprig of peace Watered by the tears that Wash away the fear, and Give birt

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 61 min read


Holy Spirit Mondays: Ocean of Gifts
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, please reach out here . Read : "In the Holy Spirit is an ocean of divine gifts, a wealth of glory, a great depth of judgments..." (from Antiphon 3, Matins, 23 Nov 25). Ponder: Truly, take some extra time today to read and re-read the passage above. It is not only beautiful and moving, but also theologically and spiritually deep. The Holy Spirit

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 24, 20251 min read


Holy Spirit Mondays: God Within
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, please reach out here . Read : "Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, present in all places and filling all things, treasury of goodness and giver of life: come; abide in us, cleanse us of every stain, and save our souls, O Good one." Ponder: These words of the best-known Holy Spirit prayer are recited so much that they are often forgotten

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 3, 20251 min read


Holy Spirit Mondays: Escape the Prison Within
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 22, 20251 min read


Forgiveness is Tied to Spiritual Growth (Homily)
We are called to seek forgiveness, not only as an exercise of humility and obedience toward God, but also as a deep desire to be healed....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 24, 20251 min read


Your Warmth Will Carry Me
We whisper before I sleep And embrace as I awake. We walk hand in hand along the wooded paths And sip the cool breezes bathed in the sun....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 26, 20251 min read


How do I show them?
When Your Mother took me By the arm and Stared into my eyes, I could not see. When Your Mother Walked with me and Talked with me, I could...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 23, 20221 min read

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