Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 251 minEaster BytesAs a people of Easter, we joyfully proclaim “Christ is risen.” We are empowered and sent to tell everyone the good news of eternal life...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 231 minEaster BytesAs a people of the resurrection, we are all given the responsibility by the Lord to “proclaim the Gospel to every creature” (Mk....
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 71 minLenten BytesAn expression of love is to take time to listen so that one may understand. Too often people are quick to jump to conclusions without...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 291 minLenten BytesWe are going to encounter doubt and darkness in our world and in ourselves. Sometimes it is recognised, while at other times we need the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 261 minLenten BytesPonder the following: God shows His love for us in concrete ways; do we reveal God in near parallel ways? As God is merciful to us (Lk....
Fr. Howard ThompsonFeb 221 minDaily ByteToday we celebrate the Chair of Peter, a recognition of Peter (and his successors) being the assigned leader of the Church that Jesus...
Fr. Howard ThompsonFeb 31 minDaily ByteThe Lord sends us just as He sent the Twelve (Mk. 6:7-13). Since we are sent to present Christ to the world, we need to ponder, what type...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 261 minDaily BytesBelievers are exposed to the word of God that is sown through our liturgies, evangelisation and other faith encounters (Mk. 4:1-20). But...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 211 minDaily BytesWhen He lived on earth, Jesus chose His disciples (Mk. 3:13-19). Now He reigns eternally in heaven, and through His Spirit, He chooses...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 131 minDaily BytesAre we on fire to spread the good news as the leper was in today’s gospel (Mk. 1:40-45)? So impressive was the leper’s testimony that the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonDec 15, 20211 minAdvent BytesHow do we evangelise? We are called, blessed and sent by the Lord to tell others the good news. Our lives aligned to the values of the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 18, 20211 minDaily ByteToday’s gospel (Lk. 10:1-9) highlights two important truths. As Jesus sent the Disciples ahead of Him to prepare the towns for His...
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 16, 20211 minDaily ByteWhen the Holy Spirit speaks through us (Lk. 12:12), our words will become true sources of comfort; spur the challenge to change and...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 11, 20211 minDaily ByteTwenty years ago today, I watched the terrifying images on television. The sight of the Twin Towers in New York collapsing after being...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 2, 20211 minDaily ByteIf we are to be just as productive as Peter and the disciples (Lk. 5:1-11) in gathering people for the Lord, three things can be gleaned:...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 28, 20211 minDaily BytesWhat we treasure usually demands our energy, time and focus. Our treasure includes our spouses, children, family and friends. It also...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 21, 20211 minDaily BytesIn the context of evangelization, we are sowers who sow the seed of the gospel. Ours is the task to scatter near and far, in every area...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 11, 20211 minSunday BytesAs believers, what is our ultimate concern in our relationship with God? Is it to get or give? Is it to form fan clubs around ourselves...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 8, 20211 minDaily BytesWhen our lives are centered in the Lord, we have all we need. He who sends us into the world to proclaim the good news, gives us the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 2, 20211 minDaily BytesToday’s gospel (Mt. 9:9-13) imparts a certain sense of comfort and joy to all. Jesus calls Matthew to follow Him and welcomes sinners in...