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Christmas Byte
Parents and Grandparents are expected to raise their children to know our God. Mary and Joseph both carried the infant Jesus to the...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 30, 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)...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 29, 20201 min read


Christmas Byte
During the Christmas Season, we give thanks that Mary’s “yes” allowed for the new life and birth of Jesus in our world. Today, we mourn...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 28, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
So here we are beloved, we made it to the Eve of Christmas. This has been a challenging year, but by the grace of God we made it. Even as...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 24, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
Our God who made us desires our salvation, not just of our souls, but of our entire being. We hear of God’s mercy richly bestowed on...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 23, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
“The Almighty has done great things for me” (Lk. 1:49). If ever we need a “vaccine” to lift our drooping spirits, all we have to do is...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 22, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
Ready to put on your dancing shoes and jump for joy? The happy celebration of Christmas is only a few days away. This is the real source...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 21, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
Are you currently experiencing any barrenness in your life? Are you unable to pray; robbed of peace, or even struggle to forgive and show...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 19, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
How do we deal with pain and disappointment in our lives? Numerous experiences show many people tend to ‘snap’ and respond with angry...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 18, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
We are who we are now, because of the generations that have gone before us. Our current lifestyle, practice and choices have been made...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 17, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
Is there anything God can’t do? He who healed minds, bodies and spirits (Lk. 7:22-23), certainly reveals He is all-powerful. I am...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 16, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
“Yes” and “no”: two words that guide our spiritual lives. We can be like the two sons in the gospel (Mt. 21:28-32) at different moments...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 15, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
Jesus goes to the temple to dispel the darkness of ignorance by the light of His teaching to any who would listen and learn (Mt. 21:23)....
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 14, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
Good morning. Do you greet your God and the Angels each morning the way you greet your family and friends? The joy of celebrating life...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 12, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
We can never please people. Whether we fast or eat (Mt. 11:18-19), there will be negative comments by others. We are called to be the...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 11, 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...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 9, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
God is all-powerful, but He has two limits. God is love, and since love does not force, then God does not force His will or word on us,...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 8, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
When the Lord called us into life, He made us to care for ourselves and each other. We do the former by eating a balanced and healthy...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 7, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
How do you pray? Some people use words while others prefer silence. Some use ‘formal’ and memorised prayers while others ‘engage’ in a...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 5, 20201 min read


Advent Byte
The night comes quickly this time of year in our region. Our lights are turned on earlier so that we see and navigate our way. In the...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 4, 20201 min read
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