Fr. Howard Thompson
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Scripture - not our emotions - is the foundation and guide for our lives and revealed truths. In today’s First Reading (Gn. 3:9-20) we...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 4, 20221 min read
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Every believer is given what is unique, personal and proper to live a life of peace, happiness and joy. Each of us is blessed with good...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 15, 20221 min read
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To deny the Lord’s existence and power does not hurt Him or anyone else but oneself. Our God is self-sufficient. But He so loves us that...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 7, 20221 min read
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Our Lord knows our thoughts (Lk. 11:17). Our words and actions may paint a picture, but when the intentions and thoughts are also added,...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 23, 20221 min read
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We may be tempted to ask who are the wheat and who are the weeds in today’s world (Mt. 13:24-30). The truth is that as we journey through...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jun 23, 20221 min read
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When we choose to follow the Lord’s commands, grace and blessings overflow on us. At first, Zechariah did not believe the message of the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
Mar 25, 20221 min read
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jan 12, 20221 min read
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 21, 20211 min read
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Dec 8, 20211 min read
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 24, 20211 min read
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Nov 15, 20211 min read
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Oct 8, 20211 min read
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Sep 8, 20211 min read
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Sep 2, 20211 min read
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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
Aug 13, 20211 min read
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“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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Aug 5, 20211 min read
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 29, 20211 min read
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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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Fr. Howard Thompson
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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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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