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Fr. Thomas Colyandro
May 23, 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 8, 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
Apr 23, 20211 min read
Living or Dying Water?
Empty and loveless is the world founded by man, Built for his own edification. Angry and hopeless is the world fueled by man, Possessed...


Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Mar 23, 20211 min read
Praying in the Rain
Head bowed And hair soaked, My fingers grasp The woolen rope on my hand. Ebb of sin Flow of prayer, My mind in heart The knots move my...


Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Oct 25, 20201 min read
Homily: St. Symeon the New Theologian
In his homily for this "contemplative Sunday," Fr. Thomas speaks words of wisdom from the life and writings of a greatly revered...


Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Aug 8, 20201 min read
Podcast: How Then Ought We to Live? Praying & Repenting as Things Fall Apart
Mary Kochan (1955-2022) interviews Fr. Thomas about the interior order we need to love God and neighbor as our surroundings become...

Fr. Thomas Colyandro
Jun 14, 20104 min read
Time to Clean Up ‘Lay Spirituality,’ Too
In the span of a mere nine weeks during late spring, the faithful are exposed to the most important elements of the faith. On the...

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