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HOLY SILENCE
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Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 22 min read
You Can Hear the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit communicates and each of us must listen carefully to discern what is being ‘said.’ St. Seraphim of Sarov, who is...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 21 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
Jun 23, 20241 min read
The Unquenchable Fire of Love
Do you live with undeniable faith and hope? Do you speak with a divine tongue? Do you hear with ears of amazement? Do you see with eyes...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 22, 20242 min read
The Unforgiveable Sin
Do you blaspheme the Holy Spirit? You better know the answer to that question because Christ made clear that it is the unforgiveable sin....
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 20, 20241 min read
Without the Holy Spirit
"Without the Holy Spirit: God is far away, Christ stays in the past, the Gospel is a dead letter, the Church is simply an organization,...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 17, 20241 min read
Talk: Tongues of Fire - How do we Listen to the Holy Spirit
In this presentation, Fr. Thomas explains what it means to listen to the Holy Spirit. By elucidating the Feast of Pentecost from Acts...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 1, 20241 min read
When the Clock Strikes 12
A lot of life is lived between 11:59 on December 31 and 12:01 on January 1. An entire year is burned in effigy. Another holds every hope...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Filled with the Holy Spirit!
This prayer to the Holy Spirit was written by St. Symeon the New Theologian (949–1022) who saw the Spirit before him. "Come, true light...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 14, 20231 min read
Forgiven Like Peter
No doubt you had doubts Dear Fisherman and Apostle Peter. It is clear you had fear When accused by crowds, Leader of Twelve. You could...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 10, 20231 min read
The Waters that Lie Between Us
An inestimable gulf exists Between what I am And what You made me to be. That is why I stare with longing Across the waters That lie...
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