Fr. Thomas ColyandroJul 15, 20211 min readThis Life I Give to YouWith 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 ColyandroJun 19, 20211 min readFire and Water that BreathesYou 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 ColyandroApr 16, 20211 min readWatching for the CloudSeeing 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 ColyandroMar 29, 20211 min readGazing Upon Still WatersWhen 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 ColyandroMar 13, 20211 min readThe Water's EdgeI 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 ColyandroDec 4, 20201 min readThis Woman is the Abode of HeavenThe 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 ColyandroAug 19, 20201 min readGod 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 ColyandroApr 16, 20201 min readGet Rid of All ObstaclesDuring 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 ColyandroMar 28, 20201 min readA Prayer During Devastating Pestilence His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia approved texts of prayerful supplications in view of the threat of the spreading...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroMar 27, 20201 min readA Prayer for the SickYou can help during this Covid-19 Pandemic. Pray for those who are sick and suffering. Here's a short and effective prayer you can use....