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Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Christmas Byte
When we join in the celebration of Mass, whether online or physically in Church, have we ever used the experience of Simeon (Lk. 2:25-32)...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 9, 20201 min read
Advent Byte
What is more comforting than the image of an infant fast asleep in the arms of the parent? What is more endearing that the image of the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
How often do we find ourselves in a place of emotional or spiritual pain because we missed the presence of the Lord? He is always with...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 27, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
How do we build the kingdom of God? One step at a time. One small word of kindness; a little act of selflessness; a show of gratitude; an...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 1, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
Never underestimate the power and value of the little things in life, because sometimes they are the ones that matter most. A smile can...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Sep 7, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
What makes us angry? The frustration of not getting our own way? The resentment of not getting another to abide by our agenda or demands?...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
One of the most peaceful things in life that brings calm to anyone’s mind, family and home is to watch a baby sleeping. The child...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 9, 20202 min read
Daily Byte
Jesus gives us an interesting approach to the gift of peace (Mt. 10:12-13), which is both comforting and challenging. Every believer is...
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Jul 4, 20201 min read
Daily Byte
When we allow the Lord to become the real source of our happiness, then we will always have a reason to celebrate every step in the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 25, 20201 min read
Easter Bytes
Jesus declares, “I have conquered the world“ (Jn. 16:33). This truth simultaneously shows us what to avoid and how to approach life as...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 8, 20201 min read
Easter Bytes
What troubles your heart? Our inability to be at peace may sometimes stem from the very things that give turbulence to our hearts. Some...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 6, 20201 min read
Easter Bytes
“No one can serve two masters” (Mt. 6:24). Jesus inaugurated the kingdom of God. We who belong to Him, belong to our Father’s eternal...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 29, 20201 min read
Easter Bytes
It is not always easy to maintain a high level of enthusiasm when news and experiences are either not good, or radically disturbs our...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 4, 20201 min read
Lenten Bytes
Our God shows compassion by saying ‘He will gather His scattered people from among the nations, deliver them from their divisions,...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 27, 20181 min read
Today's Byte
If we believe Jesus is our good news, then we have no reason to fear. Our ability to yield to God’s grace means that on some days, the...
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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
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 19, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
When God disturbs our lives, it is because He has something better in store. Joseph’s life and plans were suddenly interrupted by God...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Feb 23, 20181 min read
Lenten Bytes
Violence is an ever present reality in our world. Throughout history and up to our time, the killing of people by our tongues (character...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jun 15, 20171 min read
Today's Byte
Where there is love, you will find peace. When Jesus, the God of love, appeared to His beloved disciples, His first gift and word was...
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