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    Lenten Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Mar 25
    • 1 min

    Lenten Bytes

    The Angel Gabriel greeted Mary with the words, “Full of grace” (Lk. 1:28). Grace is a real and supernatural gift from God. It empowers us...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jan 27
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    Do we practise prudence and discernment with regards to the things we hear? Do we find ourselves reacting impulsively to what comes to...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jan 12
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    One 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...
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    Advent Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 21, 2021
    • 1 min

    Advent Bytes

    Given the rise of Omicron cases worldwide, we are encouraged to maintain the guidelines to keep ourselves safe. Yes, it is frustrating...
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    Advent Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    Advent Bytes

    In the Season of Advent, we wait for the Lord. We look forward to the Lord’s return at the end of time. We also joyfully celebrate His...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Nov 24, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    COVID-19 fatigue. We are tired of staying home, feeling restricted and unable to be as free and normal as we once were. Although the...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Nov 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    Allow me to emphasise a point I made in yesterday’s homily, “We can be growing in some aspects of our spiritual lives, but fail to see...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Oct 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    The presence of evil is real. Evidence of this reality can be gleaned when a good word or deed is conducted, it is immediately followed...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Sep 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    We all descend from a long line of ancestors who tried to serve the Lord as best as they could. Some allowed the grace of the Lord to...
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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
    • Aug 13, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    “I present for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. X.” The joy of the Minister making this statement is nothing compared to the enthusiasm of...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Aug 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    Jesus is our source and conduit of grace. When Paul begins his letters, or we begin our celebration, with the words, “The grace of our...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jul 29, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    Concerning Lazarus, Jesus said to Martha, “Your brother will rise” (Jn. 11:23). Our God has the power to raise us from death. There are...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jul 13, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    God’s mighty deeds in our lives (Mt. 11:20-24) are not only to reveal His power and love, but also for our sanctification and salvation....
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jun 26, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    Our Lord desires and actually heals all our infirmities (Mt. 8:5-17). Life is lived through our moments of health and illness. We learn...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jun 22, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    The words of Jesus are meant to match His intention. It is His intention to impart true love, real joy and abundant life (Jn. 10:10) to...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jun 18, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    “The lamp of the body is the eye” (Mt. 6:22). If we gaze on beauty, we aspire to draw close to beauty and become beautiful. If we fix our...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jun 3, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    Isn’t it amazing how Jesus gives us the simplest way to please God and be at peace, and yet we make it complicated or even justify why we...
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    Easter Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • May 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    Easter Bytes

    The maxim, ‘In unity there is strength’ is useful for today’s reflection. The workforce that pulls together to achieve the organisation’s...
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    One Moment in Time - March 20, 2021
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Mar 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    One Moment in Time - March 20, 2021

    Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for March 20, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032021.cfm
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