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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 5, 20200 min read


Easter Bytes
Jesus who is one with the Father (Jn. 10:30) is our source of good news. His resurrection from the dead and authority over all creation,...
Fr. Howard Thompson
May 5, 20201 min read


Easter Bytes
Today we continue the theme of ‘Jesus the good Shepherd’ (Jn. 10:11). Yesterday, we were reminded that our good Shepherd not only speaks...
Fr. Howard Thompson
May 4, 20201 min read


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We are all on a journey. This journey involves learning from life’s experiences so that we can become better people who grow in wisdom,...
Fr. Howard Thompson
May 2, 20201 min read


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We are to be conscious that being selective has merits and demerits. It is meritorious to pray at all times. It is unwise to claim prayer...
Fr. Howard Thompson
May 1, 20201 min read


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What is preventing your growth in the Lord? In order to please God, we must take the time to know what He wants. God’s will for our lives...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 30, 20202 min read


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It is not always easy to maintain a high level of enthusiasm when news and experiences are either not good, or radically disturbs our...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 29, 20201 min read


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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...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 28, 20201 min read


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Appetites left uncontrolled can lead to addiction. We all get hungry, whether it is for food, love, entertainment, health, exercise,...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 27, 20201 min read


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We all have dreams. Parents envision happy lives for their children. Young people ponder their calling and hopes for the future. The...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 25, 20201 min read


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“In the beginning.” These three words at the start of the book of Genesis and the gospel of John provide the platform for the creation of...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 24, 20201 min read


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The tension between obeying God rather than men (Acts 5:29) is a constant reality that requires discernment. Leaders are expected to...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 23, 20202 min read


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John 3:16 - God’s love for us - is undoubtedly one of the most quoted and favourite Bible passages for believers. It is difficult to...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 22, 20202 min read


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There is a real principle and spiritual beauty in life: the greater our generosity, the more we are blessed. Jesus said, “Give and you...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 21, 20201 min read


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I am often asked why does the Church baptise infants when the baby has no choice in the matter? Some propose that the child is forced...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 20, 20201 min read


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On this seventh day in the Easter Octave, the resurrection narrative is taken from Mark’s gospel (Mk. 16:9-15). Now all four gospels are...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 18, 20202 min read


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Ordinary to extra-ordinary. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead has transformed what was ordinary days to extra-ordinary times. The...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 17, 20201 min read


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Light and darkness cannot mix. “When the dawn comes, tonight will be a memory too. And a new day will begin” (Trevor Nunn, ‘Cats’...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 16, 20201 min read


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Today, half way through our Octave, we break from Matthew and John and read Luke’s account of resurrection day (Lk. 24:13-35). In...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 15, 20201 min read


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Yesterday, we read the continuing verses from Matthew’s gospel that was started on Holy Saturday night. Today, we are continuing the...
Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 14, 20201 min read
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