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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
Jan 171 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 22 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
Dec 1, 20241 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
Nov 14, 20242 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 9, 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 8, 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
Oct 10, 20244 min read
Clergy and Laity: The Time is NOW
To my dear brothers and sisters, and sons and daughters in Christ: Having spent a lifetime in constant observation and continual...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Sep 29, 20241 min read
A Plea for Intercession and a Declaration of Righteousness
"Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Prove me, O Lord, and try me;...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 23, 20241 min read
Show Us the Place and Strike a Rock
St. Nicholas the Sicilian - you who lived an ascetical life on Mount Neotaka in Euboea (the island of Evia) - pray for us to see the same...
Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 17, 20241 min read
A Spiritual Guide: St. Elias the Younger
St. Elias the Younger, also known as Elias of Enna, Elias of Salinas, and Giovanni Rachites, was a contemplative and spiritual guide in...
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