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HOLY SILENCE
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The Holy Spirit Visits Us (Homily)
On the Feast of the Annunciation, we are reminded that the Holy Spirit is present for all of us. That is why we humble ourselves before...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 251 min read


Born to Sacrifice for Love (Homily + Post)
Mary said "yes" with her entire being: Mind, body, soul, and spirit. Joseph gave it his all: Husband, dad, protector, teacher. Christ the...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 25, 20241 min read

She Who is Constant in Prayer
Oh, how the Apostles must have cried! When she, whose soul magnified the Lord, tasted death. Oh, how the Apostles must have been stunned!...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 15, 20231 min read

Heal Me, O Silence
I try to understand How it is That You are So near to me? I want to know why? I want to know how? But why do I want to know? Is it so...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 30, 20211 min read

The Divine Refuge
It is getting late and My head hangs low. It is darker now and My tears begin to flow. It is desperate all round so My hands grasp...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 3, 20211 min read


The Inexhaustible Cup
With head bowed, Back bent, and tired feet, I crawl to you on hands and knees. With eyes swollen, Parched mouth, and Prayer rope in hand,...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
May 23, 20211 min read


The Life-Giving Spring
Mary, Most Holy, and Mother of my God. My model, My refuge, and My love. I seek, and With humility, I ask To approach your Life-Giving...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
May 8, 20211 min read


Watching for the Cloud
Seeing darkness, I watch the clouds build on the horizon. Assuming rain, I wait for the clouds to whip up the sea and the sand. What...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Apr 16, 20211 min read

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