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HOLY SILENCE
Reflections on a Journey into God
A Community Committed to
Eastern Christian Contemplation and the
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Teach us Selflessness and Contemplation
We humbly ask you to intercede for us, St. Filarete of Calabria. Teach us how to serve others without concern for the personal cost and...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
6 days ago1 min read

St. Paul the Simple Pray for Me
My Dearest Paul, I have loved, respected, and admired you for many years. But ever since I visited your desert home, I have felt such a...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 71 min read

Intercede for me St. Leoluca
You who prayed without ceasing, healed the sick, and guided the lost towards the path of salvation, I beg of you to intercede for me...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 11 min read

Pray for Me Saint Leo
St. Leo, Bishop of Catania in Sicily was born in Ravenna, Italy. He was loving and studious. St. Leo was ordained a priest at Ravenna and...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Feb 201 min read

There is Never Enough Sky
There is never enough sky for the contemplative And no mountain tall enough for the hesychast. There is never enough sand in the desert...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 171 min read

You Can Hear the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit communicates and each of us must listen carefully to discern what is being ‘said.’ St. Seraphim of Sarov, who is...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jan 22 min read


The Faith of the Blind Man (Homily)
In this homily from 1 December 2024, Fr. Thomas explains the meaning of the faith of the blind man who sought healing from Jesus in Luke...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Dec 1, 20241 min read

Do You Want to Change?
How often do you wake up wishing your life was different? Probably more than you care to admit. The good news is that you're not alone....
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 14, 20242 min read

Are you Hurting?
Life can be difficult. There's no doubt about it. One day you can feel like things are going your way. And the next day you can feel like...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 9, 20242 min read

Commanders of God’s Armies
You leaders of the bodiless powers ... you divine ministers ...you guardians ...you protectors of mankind ...we humbly ask you to...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Nov 8, 20242 min read

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