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    Lenten Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Mar 16
    • 1 min

    Lenten Bytes

    Every parent wants what is best for their child. The mother of Zebedee’s sons request of the Lord (Mt. 20:20-23) is not unlike many...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Nov 17, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    God’s blessings are not only for our personal security, but also for communal growth. We are blessed so that we can be channels of...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jun 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    Today our Lord challenges our generosity. He cites the rich giving from their surplus but the poor widow gave her all (Mk. 12:44). How...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Feb 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    Every individual is first and foremost a child of God. One’s gender, race and nationality are secondary incidentals based on biology,...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Feb 6, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    Experience shows that the ‘vaccine’ to cure loneliness, anxiety, mild depression, self-pity and skewed thoughts, is to embrace a...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jan 27, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    When God blesses, He holds nothing in reserve. When He loves, He never takes it back. When He ‘sows’ (Mk. 4:1-20) the seeds of faith and...
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    Advent Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 24, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
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    Advent Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 22, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Sep 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    Every birthday is a celebration of life, joy and all the blessings God bestows. Each life not only becomes a beacon of hope, but is...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Aug 15, 2020
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    Every child has the potential to become someone extraordinary. This will involve deliberate caring, wholistic formation and encouragement...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jun 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    When we choose to listen to the Lord and walk in His ways, we will be blessed, even when the circumstances are unreal. In the midst of a...
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    Advent Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 22, 2018
    • 1 min

    Advent Bytes

    “The Mighty One has done great things for me” (Lk. 1:49). These words express a deep sense of gratitude from Mary, whose life was touched...
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    Advent Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    Advent Bytes

    When God visits His people, He comes primarily to bless us and give us good things. We see this in three ways: 1. He created all good...
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    Advent Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 5, 2018
    • 1 min

    Advent Bytes

    However little we give to the Lord, He not only blesses it, but He also turns it into an abundance, and returns it for the benefit of...
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    Today's Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jun 9, 2017
    • 1 min

    Today's Byte

    Do we take the time in our busy schedule to truly pray for God's blessing on the people in our lives? Praying for others and asking the...
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