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Holy Spirit Mondays: Holiness is Surrender
Each week I send a short reflection to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. If you have a question or a prayer request, please reach out here . Read: (This is a short reflection I created recently) You are the Lord, the Giver of Life—not a distant force, but the living breath of God who dwells within me. How strange and wondrous that the same Spirit who moved over the waters at creation, who spoke through prophets, who descended as fire at Pentecost, now re
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
18 hours ago2 min read


There is a Time for Everything (Homily)
It is important to remember that, ultimately, we do not get to follow our own timelines or the timelines of others. Instead, we are called to listen to God, to discern what it is that we are called to do, and to wait for the appointed time for our calling to take root in our lives and in the world. Always remember that God is with you. And He will give you the peace, the place, the strength, and the timing to do what needs to be done. If you have a question or a prayer reques
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
3 days ago1 min read


Journey of the Magi
"A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of the year For a journey, and such a long journey: The ways deep and the weather sharp, The very dead of winter.’ And the camels galled, sore-footed, refractory, Lying down in the melting snow. There were times we regretted The summer palaces on slopes, the terraces, And the silken girls bringing sherbet. Then the camel men cursing and grumbling And running away, and wanting their liquor and women, And the night-fires going ou
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
5 days ago2 min read


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
5 days ago1 min read


If You are Lost or Alone Tonight
Whether you are Disappointed Disaffected Damaged Ruined Sad Depressed Hurting or Just plain Sick of it all ... Please know that you are remembered. God has not forgotten you God has not abandoned you and Even though I do not know you by name, I know with every fiber of my being that God sees you. You have a purpose and You are loved ... and loved ... and loved. Ask: If you have a question or a prayer request for yourself or someone you know, please reach out here . Silhouette
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
6 days ago1 min read


Seek Peace Through Mercy, Hope, and Love (Homily)
You have eyes that see and ears that hear. Use them! Experience the glory of God in your life by remembering that whatever is wrong in the world (and there is a lot!), God loves us, forgives us, leads us, and offers us eternity in the kingdom to come. So, seek peace by praising and serving God and treating one another with joy, forgiveness, mercy, hope, and love. If you have a question or a prayer request, please reach out here . If you can, please donate by clicking here .
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
6 days ago1 min read

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