Fr. Thomas Colyandro3 days ago1 min readA Patron for the Sick and SilentMy dearest St. Hugh of Lincoln (1140-1200), you who witnessed my baptism and helped to guide me along the dual paths of silence and...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroOct 61 min readPray for Me Holy Bruno that I May be WorthyTechnically speaking, Bruno, I am not allowed to ask your intercession For you belong on the other side of a line Involving arguments,...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroOct 41 min readBrotherhood of the Broken and BraveThe path to God, vocation, prayer, and the righteous life is not always a straight one. More often than not, it isn't. That is why we...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroAug 61 min readHomily: Transfiguration, Uncreated Light, and Hesychastic Prayer"On the Mountain You were Transfigured, O Christ God, and Your disciples beheld Your glory as far as they could see it; so that when they...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroJun 222 min readThe Unforgiveable SinDo you blaspheme the Holy Spirit? You better know the answer to that question because Christ made clear that it is the unforgiveable sin....
Fr. Thomas ColyandroSep 17, 20231 min readHomily: Prayer and the Life of the Holy Prophet, God-seer MosesFr. Thomas' homily explains the meaning of Moses' experiences of God and their impact on the tradition of silent and still prayer.
Fr. Thomas ColyandroAug 22, 20231 min readDisappointing PeopleI am human. I sin. I disappoint people. And I hate that reality. I am human. I live. I fail me. And I hate that reality. I am human. I...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroMar 14, 20232 min readSweet Little JudasAwake and arise my little children. I am not here to tell you a bedtime story, I am here to tell you the truth. Awake and arise so I can...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroMar 5, 20231 min readIcons: Diaries of Divine DirectionIcons tell more than a story. They explain the faith As brought to us by God Who came in the flesh Himself. They illustrate the love of...
Fr. Thomas ColyandroJan 25, 20231 min readCome Close to the SpiritInhumanity reigns Everyone, each and all Climbing and scraping Shouting and reacting! These words are tried, And they're never enough....