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Fr. Thomas Colyandro
May 1, 20191 min read
How the Prodigal Son Found the Light
"In the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) these moments (cf. "Wake Up to the Light of Christ") are indicated in the following...
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
Feb 25, 20191 min read
Light Reveals the Path
It is dark. I am blind. The enemy encompasses me. My enemies encamp against me. Why am I here? What do I do? Help me close my eyes. Help...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 20, 20191 min read
False Dichotomies
Constantly in church. Bickering committees. Avoiding church. Pursuing hobbies. Where is the want to commune with God? Spiritual but not...
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
Feb 9, 20191 min read
Why, O Lord?
Why, O Lord, do they turn from you? Their eyes shut. Their ears closed. Their mouths clamoring. Teach us to be better examples. Command...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 23, 20191 min read
St. Gregory of Nyssa, Pray for Us
St. Gregory of Nyssa, good shepherd of Cappadocia and teacher of mystical theology, pray that we give ourselves over to a true search for...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 9, 20191 min read
Try Withdrawing to Pray
"Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" (Luke 5:16). Do as He did. Don't wait. Reality is found in the eternal darkness....
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 7, 20191 min read
Remove Your Filters
In our modern age, it is quite fashionable to interpret Christ, the sacraments and every bit of prayer through our individual...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 5, 20191 min read
It's Simpler Than You Think
Look deep down. You will see the gift God gave you. Recognize it. Use it. Live it. Follow it to heaven. #Discernment #God...
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