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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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Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 17, 20181 min read
Strangers to the Word of Life
"The Virgin's gift to us of 'the Word of God' was different from that of the prophets, and the relationship that was formed and endured...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 12, 20181 min read
Free Yourself from Corruption
"Servitude here is the servitude of love for God and it is a fruit of freedom. No one can serve God freely in fullness of spirit, heart,...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 7, 20181 min read
Let Your Heart Beat for God Alone
"According to this covenant that she took upon herself, she became, as far as she herself was concerned, committed to virginity, and as...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 5, 20181 min read
Commit Totally
Mary "gave herself to God as His handmaid, or slave, in the sense that she committed herself totally to Him, body, soul, and spirit. By...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 30, 20181 min read
Why We Fast
"We fast and offer our bodies as a sacrifice; the outward form of this is bearing fatigue, but its essence is the intentional acceptance...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 28, 20181 min read
Christ Crucified Himself in Life
"The Lord crucified Himself for the world before the world crucified Him. He carried out the offering of His body, His self, as a...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 26, 20181 min read
Offer Yourself Totally or Forfeit Christ
"...if we offer anything in place of ourselves it is rejected. If we look around in search of a ram to offer instead of the self, we...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 23, 20181 min read
Apostles Inherited Everything of Christ
"The Apostles inherited the entire life of Christ, and were eyewitnesses and partakers of His works and acts. They inherited the lengthy...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 21, 20181 min read
Imitating and Uniting with Christ
"All the works we perform in the name of Christ, for His sake, and in imitation of Him - whether they be fasting, vigil, patience,...
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...
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