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Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 31, 20181 min read
Only One Resolution
There's only one new year's resolution worth making. That is: resolve to pray by using more silence and stillness. You will not be good...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 19, 20181 min read
Glory and Suffering with Christ
"After fulfilling the course of our salvation with all these works, Christ stands there, face pale and wounds in His hands, feet, and...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 14, 20181 min read
Meeting the Spirit in Intimate Love
"The Holy Spirit is by nature meek and calm; His voice is never heard and His form never seen except by those that meet with one accord...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 12, 20181 min read
Enkindling the Spirit
"It is true that the Spirit of Pentecost was tangible and visible as flames of fire. Nevertheless, this Spirit has never cooled or died...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 17, 20181 min read
Be Accountable and Pray
Accountability is an important aspect of growing in deeper union with Christ. From one perspective, frequent prayer gives you more...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 7, 20181 min read
Who is Your Master?
When Jesus asks you: "Who do you say that I am?" (Mk 8:29), what will you answer? If, like Peter, you answer: "the Messiah," then how is...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 15, 20153 min read
God's Compassion
Compassion for Orthodox Christians –whether you are Russian, Greek, Serbian, or something other -- begins with the very nature of God...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 7, 20153 min read
Asceticism and the Response to Secularism
Christians have seemed to embrace the prevailing culture instead of converting it. That's why it's so important to have a conversion of...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 26, 20153 min read
Enemies of the Lord and Intercessory Prayer
When we think of intercessory prayer, we normally think of it as praying for someone in dire need, which usually means praying for...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 21, 20152 min read
Be Completely Converted
Have you ever thought about what it really means to be converted? When I ask this question I am neither thinking of the complexities of...
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