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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
Nov 27, 20191 min read
Thanking God
We all know that sickness, confusion, and difficulty are a part of life. These are just a few of the reasons why we pray. But don't...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 9, 20191 min read
The 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 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
Apr 19, 20191 min read
Resuscitate Us, O Lord
Resuscitate us, O Lord, from our spiritual death. Lift us out of our obstructed, dark, and decayed tombs. Wash us, hold us, and awaken...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 18, 20191 min read
The Frigid, Empty Center
What good is a smile, if you make others grimace? What good is talking, if you make others cry? What good is sharing, if you deceive...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 16, 20191 min read
Who?
You. And only you. You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Lead me to you. Teach me to shun everything that is not of you. There...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 10, 20181 min read
Humility is Everything
Humility is the only way that we grow in union with God. #humility #theosis #ContemplativePrayer
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 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...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 19, 20182 min read
A Litany of Humility
Give yourself away to the Lord. Hold nothing back. Go deeper into union with Him, this is your eternity. When you pray, try using this...
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