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HOLY SILENCE
Reflections on a Journey into God
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Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 22, 20194 min read
Ask Archangel Michael for Protection
In this time of great upheaval, confusion, doubt, and fear, ask Archangel Michael not only to protect you and your family, but also the...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 25, 20191 min read
Don't Let Pain Take a Permanent Hold
Sadness, difficulty, anger, and fear seem to be a part of life. But from where do these arise? Setting aside illness and death for the...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 30, 20191 min read
Lay Aside All Earthly Cares
"Woe betide us if He finds us overcharged with the cares and sorrows of this life! For who will be able to bear His anger, who will bear...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 25, 20191 min read
Prayer is Always Possible for Everyone
"Of course, every good deed done for Christ's sake gives us the grace of the Holy Spirit, but prayer gives us this grace most of all, for...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 9, 20192 min read
The Simplest, Most Profound Prayer
The Jesus Prayer is the simplest and most profound vocal prayer. It goes like this: "Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 8, 20191 min read
All of Us are Weak, Don't Lose Heart
Do not lose heart dear ones, we are all weak! If we seek comfort and courage in the Lord and in each other, we can work through the...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 7, 20191 min read
We All Grow Cold, Don't Give Up
Below is a reflection that will help you consider the current state of your spiritual life. All of us drift from God, focusing on our...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 26, 20192 min read
Praying for Those Who have Died
For some, it seems odd that we should pray for the dead. "After all," they say, "the Lord will take care of them one way or another." But...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jul 17, 20192 min read
A Prayer for Change
We have a tendency to shy away from prayer when we feel bad about ourselves. Sometimes we think we can't talk to God or ask Mary and the...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 19, 20193 min read
First Kneeling Prayer of Pentecost
Below is a vocal prayer that offers much to meditate upon (the bold type is added to assist you in starting a meditation). Before you...
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