Fr. Howard Thompson
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I invite you to take some time today to answer this question, “What is the root cause of my spiritual paralysis?” What can I identify as...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 24, 20221 min read
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Today we hear of the great hope and rejoicing we will have if we persevere in faith through all the trials, stress and worries in life....
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Sep 13, 20221 min read
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We worship God who is ready and able to work miracles in our lives. He provided birds, fish and bread for those who had nothing to eat....
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Sep 12, 20221 min read
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In today’s gospel (Lk. 7:1-10), there are two outstanding features of the Centurion that we should imitate. The first is his humility. He...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Sep 7, 20221 min read
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“The world in its present form is passing away” (1 Cor. 7:31). This statement seems to be true for every generation who lament the ‘old...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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Do we consult the Lord in prayer before we undertake a task or direction in our lives? Even more importantly, when our Lord gives the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 26, 20221 min read
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Am I a wise or foolish person? Our Lord tells us that the truly wise are those who are ready and prepared (Mt. 25:1-13). The wise know...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 20, 20221 min read
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Congratulations!!! On this twentieth day of August, if you started your journey on the first of July to pray three Psalms each day, then...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 16, 20221 min read
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If we believe that “for God all things are possible” (Mt. 19:26), then we will have no need to fear, but will always have hope in any...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 11, 20221 min read
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If we spend more time listening to the beauty of God’s voice in His word rather than the ugly gossip of people, we would all be in a...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 2, 20221 min read
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When our minds and lives are disturbed by gossip or various experiences, how do we cope and respond? Despite their daily journeying with...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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I sometimes wonder why Jesus told Mary not to hold on to Him because He has not yet ascended to His Father (Jn. 20:17). After all, should...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 9, 20221 min read
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As I mentally prepare for my Aunt’s funeral today, with cremation and burial next week, my mind is flooded with thoughts of her. In...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 4, 20221 min read
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In today’s gospel (Mt. 9:18-26), Jesus cures a woman who suffered haemorrhages for years, and then raised a girl from the dead. Both...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jun 28, 20221 min read
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This morning, I awoke to the news that my Aunt died. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord. Our Lord is...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 7, 20221 min read
Easter Bytes
How do we react when we hear something that disturbs us? Do we imitate Peter and stay with the Lord as we trust Him to guide us? Or do we...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
May 6, 20221 min read
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Today the Lord makes it plain and clear what we are to do to gain eternal life. We are not only to believe in His word, but we are also...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 30, 20221 min read
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What are some of your fears? Fears paralyse us and can cause us to panic. Fears include: divorce and death; failure and rejection; severe...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Apr 21, 20221 min read
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The doubt of the Disciples was allayed when they saw the risen Lord (Lk. 24:35-48). They who were lost in sadness and despair, now have...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Feb 10, 20221 min read
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The power of a parent’s love knows no limits. In today’s gospel, a mother approaches the Lord and appeals to Him for her daughter (Mk....
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