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HOLY SILENCE
Reflections on a Journey into God
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Eastern Christian Contemplation and the
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Sound Familiar?
Society screams And people demand. I search for words And nothing is heard. But why try? There was a Word Filled with light. Given in...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 29, 20211 min read


Paths of Dark and Light
Why do I take the man-made paths Twisted and turning With fits and stops along the way? Overgrown with brambles Created by a mind Built...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 23, 20211 min read


This Life I Give to You
With the rising of the sun, You stretch my soul and breathe into my lungs. In the still heat of the noonday, You close my eyes and...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 15, 20211 min read


Fire and Water that Breathes
You fill me With Divine Love You surround me With Divine Fire You sustain me With Divine Waters You lead me With Divine Light I am not...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 19, 20211 min read


Watching for the Cloud
Seeing darkness, I watch the clouds build on the horizon. Assuming rain, I wait for the clouds to whip up the sea and the sand. What...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 16, 20211 min read


Gazing Upon Still Waters
When I gaze upon the still waters, I feel the breeze of your loving insistence. When I gaze upon the still waters, I hear the calm from...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 29, 20211 min read


The Water's Edge
I walk along the water’s edge, Aware that I live in liminal spaces. One foot seemingly on solid ground, Relying on what’s familiar....

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 13, 20211 min read


This Woman is the Abode of Heaven
The Great Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos is the celebration of the presentation of Mary, the Mother of God, who was brought by...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 4, 20201 min read


God Offers Us Transfiguration
The Divine nature of Jesus was revealed on Mt. Tabor; Peter, James. and John were transfigured because of it. These three Apostles saw...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 19, 20201 min read


Get Rid of All Obstacles
During this time of isolation, I encourage you to learn more about your inner life with God. If you do so in all earnest, you will taste...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 16, 20201 min read

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