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Fr. Howard Thompson

Sep 14, 20221 min read

Daily Bytes

If you were to choose between someone who died and rose again, as opposed to someone who died but was never physically experienced after...

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Fr. Howard Thompson

Apr 2, 20221 min read

Lenten Bytes

What is it in the human spirit that makes us revolt against our God? In the Old Testament, He sent prophets but the people rejected them...

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Fr. Howard Thompson

Mar 11, 20221 min read

Lenten Bytes

We can be in the presence of others and not feel connected. This is true of a family who sits at table or any gathering of people. The...

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Fr. Howard Thompson

Sep 25, 20211 min read

Daily Byte

Sin is a spiritual illness that needs the remedy of the cross. The ancient sin offerings are now replaced with the perfect and...

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Fr. Howard Thompson

Aug 25, 20211 min read

Daily Byte

There are times when people experience such a closeness to the Lord that they often make statements which reflect how they feel. One such...

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Fr. Howard Thompson

Mar 30, 20211 min read

Holy Week Bytes

Intimacy with the Lord is no guarantee we will not sin against Him. The Disciples walked and ate with the Lord, but Judas betrayed Him,...

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Fr. Howard Thompson

Mar 23, 20211 min read

Lenten Bytes

Salvation is a gift from God. But effort on our part is required to achieve it. The ultimate sacrifice of Jesus on the cross satisfies...

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Fr. Howard Thompson

Mar 20, 20211 min read

One Moment in Time - March 20, 2021

Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for March 20, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032021.cfm

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Fr. Howard Thompson

Mar 20, 20211 min read

Lenten Bytes

Holy Week is nine days away. The storm is brewing. The preaching and works of Jesus are causing division among the people (Jn. 7:43)....

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Fr. Howard Thompson

Feb 18, 20211 min read

Lenten Bytes

“Lose yourself in Me, and you will find yourself. Lose yourself in me, and you will find new life.” This beautiful line from one of our...

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