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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
Nov 11, 20191 min read
Prayer Exalts the Mind and Heart
How can you complain about life if you don't pray? How can you be angry with God when you don't speak to Him, or, more importantly,...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 6, 20191 min read
Protect the Spirit within You
You will notice when the Spirit has sparked a fire within you. Do everything you can to protect that light and warmth. Far too often we...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 30, 20191 min read
Pray Deeply and God Will Dwell in You
We must work to pray and to remember Christ so deeply in our hearts and minds that we experience Him dwelling in us, literally. This...
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
Oct 14, 20191 min read
Meditate on Mary as Protector and Intercessor
"Today the faithful celebrate the feast with joy illumined by your coming, O Mother of God. Beholding your pure image we fervently cry to...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 16, 20191 min read
Concentrate Within Yourself
"Be concentrated within yourself and try not to leave the heart, for the Lord is there. Seek this state and work for it. When you have...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 10, 20191 min read
The Silence in the Hours
Waters flow Clouds float People flit Movement is all around Look beyond Eternity awaits us Be still Find the silence It is found in every...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 2, 20191 min read
Less of the World, More of God
Have you started working on letting go of those things, which the world imprints on you? Those things, which are not of God? Examine your...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 30, 20191 min read
Contemplation in St. Gregory Palamas
Creation is a good, which God gave to us out of pure love. But that doesn't mean everything we create is as equally true and beautiful....
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