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HOLY SILENCE
Reflections on a Journey into God
A Community Committed to
Eastern Christian Contemplation and the
Healing Sacraments of the Church
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Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 21, 20191 min read
Breathing Helps Attentiveness
"The descent of the mind into the heart by the way of breathing is suggested for the case of anyone who does not know where to hold his...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 18, 20191 min read
Jesus Prayer Unites Mind and Heart
"All your inner disorder is due to the dislocation of your powers, the mind and the heart each going their own way. You must unite the...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 16, 20191 min read
Concentrate Within Yourself
"Be concentrated within yourself and try not to leave the heart, for the Lord is there. Seek this state and work for it. When you have...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 4, 20191 min read
Where are you God?
Where are you, God? I seek you. Are you here, Lord? I need you. Are you close? I hope to see you. Can you hold me? I want to feel you....
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 2, 20191 min read
Less of the World, More of God
Have you started working on letting go of those things, which the world imprints on you? Those things, which are not of God? Examine your...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 30, 20191 min read
Contemplation in St. Gregory Palamas
Creation is a good, which God gave to us out of pure love. But that doesn't mean everything we create is as equally true and beautiful....
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 28, 20192 min read
Whom Do You Magnify?
When people meet you, do they see a profession; a social status; a nationality; an income bracket; an age; an education? Or, do they...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 23, 20191 min read
Simplicity is Always the Answer
Everyone asks questions of God all the time. Why am I here? What is my purpose? Are you there? Are you listening? Can you help me?...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 17, 20191 min read
Silence Before God Breaks Scheming
Planning. Contriving. Scheming. This is what we do. Going before God in silence will break us of these habits. He will help us to know...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 15, 20191 min read
Did You Find Time for Silence Today?
There is no way to spend eternity with God without first desiring to be close to Him now. Ask for forgiveness. Desire in your inner heart...
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