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Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 7, 20181 min read
Advent Bytes
Jesus makes an interesting statement in today’s gospel. He says to the men, “According to your faith, let it be done to you” (Mt. 9:29)....
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 4, 20181 min read
Advent Bytes
Our Advent journey has begun. With faith and hope in the promise of our Lord’s return, we look forward to this event with joyful...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 3, 20181 min read
Advent Bytes
There is a difference between knowing something from ‘my head’ as opposed to believing something from ‘my heart.’ Ideally, both should...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 19, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
Where love reigns, there is no room for hate or indifference. When faith fills our hearts and minds, there is no reason to fear or worry,...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 15, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
When we sing the chorus, “Jesus is my deliverer,” does our enthusiasm in song match our faith as we journey through life? We should...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 14, 20182 min read
Today's Byte
The loving nature of our God impels Him to listen to our cry and respond to our need. We see this exemplified in today’s gospel (Luke 17:...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 23, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
Belief is a culmination of ‘seeing’ through three eyes. Our physical eyes enable us to see the good in creation and in others. The ‘eyes’...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 13, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
There is glaring difference between an observer and a participant. This reality can be gleaned in today’s gospel (Jn. 5:1-3, 5-16). The...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 12, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
When it comes to our practical lives merging with our faith lives, there are three things that we need to keep in mind: the power of...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 4, 20171 min read
Today's Byte
Believers who have learnt how to surrender and trust in the Lord can joyfully sing, 'Jesus is my deliverer.' God proves His fidelity by...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 3, 20171 min read
Today's Byte
Thomas insisted on proof before believing that Christ has risen and appeared to the disciples (Jn. 20:25). Jesus provides three concrete...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 1, 20171 min read
Today's Byte
The centurion said to Jesus in today's reading, "Only say the word, and my servant will be healed" (Mt. 8:8). These beautiful words of...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jun 28, 20171 min read
Today's Byte
When we trust in the Lord, He not only provides for our needs, but He also blesses us abundantly. In today's first reading, the Lord said...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 29, 20171 min read
Easter Bytes
The cross and crown are part and parcel of life. Every believer is called to embrace some challenge, suffering or trouble in this world....
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 8, 20171 min read
Easter Bytes
Do we treat others and react to them based on preconceived ideas or labels? Our choice to draw close, or be distant from others, is...
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 19, 20171 min read
Easter Bytes
A practical truth of life is, 'I cannot give what I do not have. I can only share what I have.' We see evidence of this reality in...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 6, 20171 min read
Lenten Bytes
Our intellect takes us to the edge of the mountain. But it is our faith in God that makes us take the leap. Science and technology have...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 5, 20171 min read
Lenten Bytes
What is the quality of our faith? Faith is a gift of the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:9). But it is a gift that only grows when we habitually learn...
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