Fr. Howard Thompson
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Evangelization is a necessary component in the spiritual life. Our Lord called the Disciples and sent them to the lost sheep (Mt....
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Apr 25, 2022
- 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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Apr 23, 2022
- 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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Apr 7, 2022
- 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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Mar 29, 2022
- 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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Mar 26, 2022
- 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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Feb 22, 2022
- 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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Feb 3, 2022
- 1 min
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jan 26, 2022
- 1 min
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jan 25, 2022
- 1 min
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God can empower anyone to be His instrument. Although there are no pre-requisites when it comes to being chosen by God, there are three...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jan 21, 2022
- 1 min
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jan 13, 2022
- 1 min
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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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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Oct 18, 2021
- 1 min
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Oct 16, 2021
- 1 min
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Sep 11, 2021
- 1 min
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Sep 2, 2021
- 1 min
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jul 28, 2021
- 1 min
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jul 21, 2021
- 1 min
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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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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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