Fr. Thomas ColyandroAug 13, 20191 min readHow can I stop, O Lord?Forgive me, O Lord, for wanting to hear you. Forgive me, O Lord, for desiring to see you. Forgive me, O Lord, for yearning to feel you....
Fr. Thomas ColyandroAug 9, 20192 min readThe Simplest, Most Profound PrayerThe 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 ColyandroAug 8, 20191 min readAll of Us are Weak, Don't Lose HeartDo 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 ColyandroAug 6, 20191 min readKeep Trusting God"As soon as you turn away - however slightly - from God, and no longer place your trust in Him, things go awry; for then the Lord...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroJul 31, 20192 min readDon't Forget to Thank GodIt seems like we shouldn't need reminders to thank God for all He has given to us, but because we're so often focused on ourselves, it...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroJul 26, 20192 min readPraying for Those Who have DiedFor 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 ColyandroJul 24, 20192 min readPray for Your Own Blessed DeathOur modern culture seems to have an obsession with the macabre, but a serious aversion to understanding the dynamic link between life and...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroJul 17, 20192 min readA Prayer for ChangeWe 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 ColyandroJul 12, 20191 min readSt. Paul's Prayers Show God ListensGod knows we are weak and sinful, but He will lift up all of us to find the happiness that comes from doing His will. In the ninth...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroJul 9, 20191 min readAngels Will Strengthen YouNo matter how scared, worried, weak, lost, sinful, or unworthy you feel - the angels will strengthen you in your prayer; just like they...