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Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 1, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
We awake to a new day, new month and are on the verge of a new Liturgical Year. The grace and mercy of the Lord are new each and every...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 24, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
Our attitude to death stems from our belief in the origin of life. The many scientific and materialistic proposals regarding the origin...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 19, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
The blind beggar said to Jesus, “Lord, I want to see” (Lk. 18:41). This request has three inherent truths: 1. If I am to be healed, I...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 5, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
Today we are invited to ponder three qualities expected of a disciple. Each of us should prayerfully seek guidance in executing any or...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 4, 20181 min read
Sunday Byte
If we believe that love is “more important than burnt offerings and sacrifices” (Mk. 12:33), than we all need to ponder, how well do we...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 30, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
One secret to being productive and efficient, is paying attention to details, no matter how small. The student may have all the answers...
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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 12, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
Our belief in our God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, states that every action of love by any of them, is the will and deliberate...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jun 9, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
As we celebrate the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary today, we are invited to examine the state of our own heart. Mary pondered...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jun 8, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
Today we celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Christian iconography depicts the combined heart and cross as the perfect symbol of love....
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 24, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
L Every story is enhanced with a hero who is courageous and makes sacrifices for the good of others. In the movie ‘Dark Knight’, we see...
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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 20, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
The joy that comes from being in the presence of someone who truly loves and cares about you is often indescribable. Time seems to fly...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 17, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
When we affix labels on others, we attempt to determine who the other is and often allow our pre-determined summation to affect the way...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 15, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
Jesus affirms that the works He does are a testimony that His Father sent Him (Jn. 5:36). As the Father sent His Son, so too we are sent...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 14, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
Sin not only robs us of peace and joy, it threatens the promise of our inheriting eternal life. Our Father wants us to live and be happy...
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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 9, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
If we are to be judged on how well we love, what would be the verdict? Loving hearts will seek to do all we can to please God, and...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 7, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
Romantics see the world through eyes of love. They celebrate each experience as a gift. This brings joy to the heart and peace to the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 6, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
We may be familiar with the saying, “To err is human; to forgive divine.” We who sin and know others who do, know the struggle we all...
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