Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 71 minEaster BytesHow 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 61 minEaster BytesToday 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 301 minEaster BytesWhat are some of your fears? Fears paralyse us and can cause us to panic. Fears include: divorce and death; failure and rejection; severe...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 211 minEaster BytesThe 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonFeb 101 minDaily BytesThe 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....
Fr. Howard ThompsonFeb 41 minDaily BytesHave 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...
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 ThompsonFeb 11 minDaily BytesPersonal faith in our Lord and intercessory prayers on behalf of others, are two virtues that every believer should embrace. We see where...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 281 minDaily BytesNo matter how small the act of goodness done for the good of another person and for the glory of God, He honours this ‘seed’ and makes it...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 141 minDaily ByteThe healing of the paralytic in today’s gospel (Mk. 2:1-12) can stir mixed emotions. On one hand, this narrative can inspire hope and...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 121 minDaily BytesOne way to hold on to our faith in the Lord and to keep growing in love for Him is to exercise our memory. Recalling those times when the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 71 minChristmas BytesTomorrow is the third anniversary of my Mom’s death. They say time heals, but it is the grace of God that strengthens me, Dad and indeed...
Fr. Howard ThompsonDec 23, 20211 minAdvent BytesDoes God really care about me and the details of my life? The Lord has the entire world and cosmos to oversee. So who am I that God...
Fr. Howard ThompsonDec 6, 20211 minAdvent BytesWhat causes spiritual paralysis? Three answers are given in today’s gospel (Lk. 5:17-26). The first is sin. In order for the Lord’s...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 26, 20211 minDaily ByteChange is constitutive in life. We prepare, adjust and cope with change, or risk being left behind. However, even though change is real...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 23, 20211 minDaily ByteOne way of dealing with stress is to anticipate or visualize scenarios before they happen, in order to have an action plan to cope....
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 2, 20211 minDaily ByteToday’s gospel (Mk. 15:33-39; 16:1-6) affirms our memorial acclamation, “Christ has died, Christ is risen.” If we choose to die with...
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 6, 20211 minDaily ByteJesus performed many miracles. He taught the crowd with eloquence and conviction. He answered His detractors with such wisdom that often...
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 2, 20211 minDaily ByteToday we observe the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels. When it comes to Angels, we can identify three groups of people: those who do...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 29, 20211 minDaily ByteToday we recognize the liturgical Feast of the Archangels: Michael, Raphael and Gabriel. Our loving God who created all that exists, has...