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HOLY SILENCE
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Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 23, 20241 min read
The Unquenchable Fire of Love
Do you live with undeniable faith and hope? Do you speak with a divine tongue? Do you hear with ears of amazement? Do you see with eyes...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 29, 20241 min read
Living While the World is Dying
Just in case you haven't heard the news, The world is dying and There's nothing we can do to stop it. But not in the ways you think....
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 2, 20241 min read
Helping People is Dangerous
Loving Giving Taking the load off Hand in hand Step by step... They reject. And along the way... You protect a safe image. Compassion?...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 7, 20241 min read
Tears for Tabor
My mountain My mountain My poor, dear mountain, How I weep for you! You who bowed under The feet of Our Lord. You who lifted up Moses and...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 1, 20241 min read
When the Clock Strikes 12
A lot of life is lived between 11:59 on December 31 and 12:01 on January 1. An entire year is burned in effigy. Another holds every hope...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 16, 20231 min read
Christ is Risen!
Truly, He is Risen! This photo of the fresco of the Resurrection (Anastasis) was sourced on April 16, 2023, from the Church of Chora...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 31, 20231 min read
To Love and Be Loved
To love and be loved is The greatest gift In Heaven and on Earth. It's like this... Looking at someone Looking at you with Eyes that see...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Tabernacle
A stone door opens Light fades to darkness The space is filled Veils abound. Silence deafens Heads are bent Knees weaken A Body is still....
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 20, 20221 min read
Homily: Struggling & Rejoicing in the Nativity Season
With the Nativity Fast approaching, Fr. Thomas prepares us to engage the spiritual lessons the Church prepares for us in this liturgical...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
May 13, 20221 min read
Fading from the Light
The sun is setting in your eyes I can see it on your face. Your head is bowed And your back low. The brightness of your Illumination Is...
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