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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 6, 20211 min read
Lenten Bytes
The loving father imaged in today’s parable (Lk. 15:20-32) shows a parent who rejoices in the return of his wayward son; who delights in...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 1, 20211 min read
Lenten Bytes
Question: Why should we be merciful and forgiving to others? Answer: Because our God is merciful and forgiving to each of us. Today’s...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Feb 23, 20211 min read
Lenten Bytes
Which is easier: to forgive or not forgive? When we cause hurt, we desire forgiveness and strive to do better. Yet when others hurt us,...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jan 9, 20211 min read
Christmas Byte
Are we ready to take the challenge to grow spiritually in this New Year? One indicator of our growth is to measure the ‘standard’ of...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 23, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
“For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. He gave us this wonderful...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 8, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
How can we receive God’s steadfast love and tender mercy? Just ask Him. God not only listens to our prayers, but He also responds for our...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
Do we as Christians imitate the behaviour of Simon the Pharisee or Jesus our Saviour? We see how the purist Simon was not only uneasy in...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 13, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
There are many hurdles of hurt and pain that we must jump over in order to get to the finish line. Whether in our recent history or...
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 31, 20201 min read
Lenten Bytes
Words and actions can hurt or heal. On a human level, when the result is hurt, we tend to shy away or limit our exposure to the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 30, 20201 min read
Lenten Bytes
Tempus fugit...time flies. We are now in the fifth week of Lent. Next week we begin Holy Week, starting with the ‘hosannas’ on Palm...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 14, 20201 min read
Lenten Bytes
“Our Father in heaven” (Mt. 6:9). These beautiful words are given to us from His Son, Jesus the Christ. The parable that Jesus shares...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 30, 20191 min read
Lenten Bytes
Authentic prayer should make us better, not bitter. It should lead us to a deeper level of love for God and neighbour, not puffed up...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 26, 20191 min read
Lenten Bytes
Christianity is the only religion that joyfully celebrates a Saviour. We believe that “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 12, 20191 min read
Lenten Bytes
Lent invites us to recognise our sins and failings, and humbly seek the Lord’s forgiveness. Through the sufferings of Christ, we are...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jan 3, 20191 min read
Christmas Bytes
Among the memories of my childhood are those I spent with my grandmother. She raised animals and it was my joy to play with them. I...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 10, 20181 min read
Advent Bytes
Forgiveness and healing go hand in hand. Jesus shows this truth in today’s gospel when He at first forgives the sins of the paralytic,...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 20, 20182 min read
Today's Byte
The story of Zacchaeus is one that gives hope and inspiration to all. It reveals the heart of the Lord and the direction our lives should...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 12, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
In biblical numerology, the number 7 depicts perfection. Our Lord makes an interesting reference to this number in today’s reading. He...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 27, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
The countdown to the Triduum is now intensified. We hear Jesus predicting that one of the disciples will betray him, and that Peter will...
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