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Fr. Howard Thompson
Sep 21, 20201 min read
Daily Byre
There are two comforting images presented to us in today’s gospel (Mt. 9:9-13). Jesus sits with sinners and declares that He did not come...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jun 24, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
The example of parents sets the stage for the dramatic life of their child. Both Elizabeth and Zechariah were not only prayerful and...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 26, 20201 min read
Easter Bytes
God calls and empowers us to be good news for others. This encompasses both rewards and challenges. There is a feeling of satisfaction...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 20, 20201 min read
Easter Bytes
God cannot be known unless He reveals Himself. In the Old Testament, Yahweh first took the initiative to reveal Himself to Moses. God...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 18, 20202 min read
Easter Bytes
On this seventh day in the Easter Octave, the resurrection narrative is taken from Mark’s gospel (Mk. 16:9-15). Now all four gospels are...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 15, 20201 min read
Easter Bytes
Today, half way through our Octave, we break from Matthew and John and read Luke’s account of resurrection day (Lk. 24:13-35). In...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 25, 20191 min read
Lenten Bytes
We all need help to live the spiritual life. It is impossible to observe all that the Lord asks of us without surrendering to the Holy...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 27, 20181 min read
Christmas Bytes
“He saw and believed” (John 20:8). When John the Apostle saw the empty tomb and burial cloths, his faith in Christ was affirmed. Three...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 13, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
Churchill said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” We are given the sobering reminder by Jesus in today’s reading...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 18, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
Luke depicts two pairings in today’s gospel reading. The first shows Jesus sending out His disciples two by two (Lk. 10:1). Luke traces...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jun 21, 20171 min read
Living as a Royal Priesthood
Please listen to my reflection on my 19th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination on our being a Royal Priesthood, a people chosen by God.
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 30, 20171 min read
Easter Bytes
When we choose to respond favourably to God's word, we must be prepared for opposition and spiritual warfare. Paul states how his...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 27, 20171 min read
Easter Bytes
Have you ever noticed how converts to the faith have such a zeal and greater fire than those who were born and grew up in the Church? The...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 24, 20171 min read
Easter Bytes
The Season of Easter is coming to a close, but our mission to proclaim the resurrection of Jesus is for a lifetime. This fire of...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 27, 20171 min read
Easter Bytes
"He testifies to what he has seen and heard" (Jn. 3:32). We are sent as Disciples to testify to the love and power of God in our lives....
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 25, 20171 min read
Easter Bytes
Do you ever feel frustrated when you have tried your best to help someone see the light of Christ, only to have that person ignore you...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 22, 20171 min read
Easter Bytes
Today's gospel pericope highlights the important and necessary ingredients for evangelisation. When told by others who had seen the risen...
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