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Fr. Howard Thompson
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Daily Byte
In a moment of crisis, people often make conditional statements that are contractual. “God, if you heal my loved one, I promise to go to...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 22, 20212 min read
Daily Byte
If we are not convinced of God’s saving love and power in our lives, then ‘going’ to Church can become just another activity on our ‘to...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Daily Byte
Although being wealthy can be considered as a blessing from God, it does not necessarily follow that the rich are close to the Lord....
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 8, 20212 min read
Sunday Bytes
Today we hear that the ‘Word of life’ came down from heaven and became our ‘Bread of life’ (Jn. 6:41-51). This provides a wonderful...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 7, 20211 min read
Daily Bytes
Faith, hope and love are three cardinal virtues that are ideally to be viewed as one. Just as our God is Trinity — three Persons in one —...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Daily Bytes
Stop and think before you make a request of the Lord. Are you truly ready for marriage and raising children if this is your prayer? Can...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 26, 20211 min read
Daily Bytes
Never underestimate the power of the ‘small stuff’ in life. Like the mustard seed and wheat (Mt. 13:31-35), things that start small can...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 16, 20211 min read
Daily Bytes
Christians understand the value of rituals, and observing liturgical norms and guidelines. The aim is to help us centre our focus on God,...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 6, 20211 min read
Daily Byte
There is none so blind as those who will not see. This phenomenon is so true in today’s gospel (Mt. 9:32-48). Despite delivering the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 4, 20211 min read
Sunday Byte
Today’s Gospel (Mk. 6:1-6) ends on a note of incredulity, “Jesus was amazed at their lack of faith.” People will always justify why they...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 3, 20211 min read
Daily Bytes
Scripture tells us that love is patient and kind (1 Cor. 13:4). This truth is highlighted by our Lord in today’s gospel (Jn. 20:24-29)....
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 1, 20211 min read
Daily Bytes
We are amazed at the miracles of Jesus and grateful for His forgiveness. Both are present in today’s gospel (Mt. 9:1-8). However, do we...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jun 19, 20211 min read
Daily Bytes
There is a certain truth in life that every individual must face and own: worrying does not change anything. We worry to our detriment...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 27, 20211 min read
Daily Bytes
“Master, I want to see” (Mk. 10:51). Do we pray to see the Lord? Our loving Lord is never far or absent from our lives. It is our own...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 22, 20211 min read
Easter Bytes
Loving, praying and caring for another person does not equate to controlling, manipulating or worrying over the individual. Jesus makes...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 1, 20211 min read
Easter Bytes
Every authentic believer can gain courage while being challenged by today’s readings. We see the worshipping “women of prominence” and...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 30, 20211 min read
Easter Bytes
What troubles your heart? Many issues in life often stir contentment or contention. We sometimes take the things that stir contentment...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Easter Bytes
I lost another family member to the novel coronavirus yesterday. He was a dear Uncle who was close to Mom, Dad and me. Uncle was the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 17, 20211 min read
Easter Byte
The test of faith is not found in the moment of peace, but when the storm blows. It is easy to speak of faith when times are good, but...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 6, 20211 min read
Easter Bytes
It is not always easy maintaining a sense of hope, joy and peace through the very difficult moments of life. Whether it be the ill health...
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