Fr. Howard Thompson
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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
- 1 min
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Feb 4
- 1 min
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Have you ever been called Jesus by a child, or been told by a complete stranger that you are a believer/Christian? So impressive was the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Feb 3
- 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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