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    Easter Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Apr 25
    • 1 min

    Easter Bytes

    As a people of Easter, we joyfully proclaim “Christ is risen.” We are empowered and sent to tell everyone the good news of eternal life...
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    Easter Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Apr 23
    • 1 min

    Easter Bytes

    As a people of the resurrection, we are all given the responsibility by the Lord to “proclaim the Gospel to every creature” (Mk....
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    Lenten Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Apr 7
    • 1 min

    Lenten Bytes

    An expression of love is to take time to listen so that one may understand. Too often people are quick to jump to conclusions without...
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    Lenten Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Mar 29
    • 1 min

    Lenten Bytes

    We are going to encounter doubt and darkness in our world and in ourselves. Sometimes it is recognised, while at other times we need the...
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    Lenten Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Mar 26
    • 1 min

    Lenten Bytes

    Ponder 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....
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Feb 22
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    Today we celebrate the Chair of Peter, a recognition of Peter (and his successors) being the assigned leader of the Church that Jesus...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Feb 3
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    The 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...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jan 26
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    Believers are exposed to the word of God that is sown through our liturgies, evangelisation and other faith encounters (Mk. 4:1-20). But...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jan 21
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    When He lived on earth, Jesus chose His disciples (Mk. 3:13-19). Now He reigns eternally in heaven, and through His Spirit, He chooses...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jan 13
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    Are 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...
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    Advent Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    Advent Bytes

    How 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...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Oct 18, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    Today’s gospel (Lk. 10:1-9) highlights two important truths. As Jesus sent the Disciples ahead of Him to prepare the towns for His...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Oct 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    When the Holy Spirit speaks through us (Lk. 12:12), our words will become true sources of comfort; spur the challenge to change and...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Sep 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    Twenty years ago today, I watched the terrifying images on television. The sight of the Twin Towers in New York collapsing after being...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Sep 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    If 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:...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jul 28, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    What we treasure usually demands our energy, time and focus. Our treasure includes our spouses, children, family and friends. It also...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jul 21, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    In 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...
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    Sunday Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jul 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    Sunday Bytes

    As 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...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jul 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    When 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...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jul 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    Today’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...
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