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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 10, 20211 min read
Easter Bytes
Mark’s précis of the resurrection of Jesus ends with the words, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature” (Mk....
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 29, 20211 min read
Holy Week Bytes
In today’s gospel the crowd gathers, not only to see Jesus, but also Lazarus who He had raised from the dead (Jn. 12:9). Lazarus was a...
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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
Jan 8, 20211 min read
Christmas Byte
Two years ago, today, Mom died. Although time has passed, the pain for Dad and me is still as real and as raw as if it was yesterday. We...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 27, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
What is your biggest investment? Every investor hopes for real returns and profit. Jesus imparts the reality between investing in the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 17, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
“Today, salvation has come to this house” (Lk. 19:9). These words of Jesus reveal a very important truth: that it is only the presence of...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 13, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
As we come to the cessation of another liturgical year, thoughts of death and the end time become more apparent. Jesus speaks of...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 12, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
What is this “Kingdom of God among you” that Jesus proclaims (Lk. 17:21)? Jesus not only ushers in the reign of God, but also reveals...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 2, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
We either take Jesus at His word, or we don’t. We either believe in the mercy He bestows and the power of His resurrection, or we don’t....
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 24, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
When I am ‘elevated’ in life — health, promotion, marriage, award — the Lord on high is the one who “raised me up”. When I am ‘deflated’...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Sep 30, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
In a globalised world, context is important. We live in a world with varied cultures that are expressed through different lifestyles,...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 21, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
Our eternal salvation is based on God’s love for us, and how we show love to Him and all. Jesus declares that the greatest commandment is...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 20, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
We are all invited to the eternal wedding feast in heaven. This feast is mirrored in the finite Eucharistic celebrations on earth. But,...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 10, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
Prior to COVID-19, I usually looked forward to taking a vacation in the summer. This meant stepping back from the usual routine of work,...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 7, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
If working for the Lord brings consolation in this life and hope for the life to come, why are there so few workers? Even Jesus...
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Jul 4, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
When we allow the Lord to become the real source of our happiness, then we will always have a reason to celebrate every step in the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jun 20, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
A heart given in love will always seek to be connected to another, and desires the good and well-being of others. Today we celebrate the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 6, 20201 min read
Easter Bytes
“No one can serve two masters” (Mt. 6:24). Jesus inaugurated the kingdom of God. We who belong to Him, belong to our Father’s eternal...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 1, 20201 min read
Easter Bytes
We are to be conscious that being selective has merits and demerits. It is meritorious to pray at all times. It is unwise to claim prayer...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 28, 20201 min read
Easter Bytes
Are we afraid of death? “To live is Christ and to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21). Our lives should both embrace and reflect the glory and...
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