Fr. Thomas ColyandroNov 15, 20191 min readInfinitely Far but Intimately CloseBetween God, in His Divine Essence, and humankind, in all of its sinful banality, there lies an incomprehensible infinitude. Yet, through...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroNov 4, 20191 min readReal and Lasting HappinessThe happiness we perceive in this life is never permanent. It fleets and it fools. It is most often dependent on the actions of others....
Fr. Thomas ColyandroOct 28, 20191 min readAsk Forgiveness, Don't Blame OthersGod knows everything about us. But do we know everything about ourselves? We must commit to uncovering the things we have done to harm...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroOct 25, 20191 min readDon't Let Pain Take a Permanent HoldSadness, 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 ColyandroOct 22, 20191 min readRepent and Acquire a Haven of Peace"Do not fritter away the time given you for repentance. Do not rivet your eyes to the earth on which you are a momentary actor, on which...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroOct 21, 20191 min readRemember Death or Die Spiritually"Our mind is so darkened by the fall that unless we force ourselves to remember death we can completely forget about it. When we forget...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroOct 18, 20191 min readHelp Others, Die to Your Old SelfTo truly help others - to intercede for them - one must love. To truly love - to sacrifice for them - one must know God. To know God - to...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroOct 16, 20191 min readBe Born from Above: Follow the Spirit"The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroOct 9, 20191 min readThe Climb Toward God Cleanses"What we human beings achieve in our lives, is like the conquest of a mountain. The human soul cleanses itself through the effort of...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroSep 30, 20191 min readLay 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...