Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 251 minLenten BytesThe 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 271 minDaily BytesDo we practise prudence and discernment with regards to the things we hear? Do we find ourselves reacting impulsively to what comes to...
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 ThompsonDec 21, 20211 minAdvent BytesGiven the rise of Omicron cases worldwide, we are encouraged to maintain the guidelines to keep ourselves safe. Yes, it is frustrating...
Fr. Howard ThompsonDec 8, 20211 minAdvent BytesIn 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 24, 20211 minDaily ByteCOVID-19 fatigue. We are tired of staying home, feeling restricted and unable to be as free and normal as we once were. Although the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 15, 20211 minDaily ByteAllow 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 8, 20211 minDaily ByteThe presence of evil is real. Evidence of this reality can be gleaned when a good word or deed is conducted, it is immediately followed...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 8, 20211 minDaily ByteWe 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 2, 20211 minDaily ByteIf 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:...
Fr. Howard ThompsonAug 13, 20211 minDaily 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonAug 5, 20211 minDaily BytesJesus is our source and conduit of grace. When Paul begins his letters, or we begin our celebration, with the words, “The grace of our...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 29, 20211 minDaily BytesConcerning Lazarus, Jesus said to Martha, “Your brother will rise” (Jn. 11:23). Our God has the power to raise us from death. There are...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 13, 20211 minDaily BytesGod’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....
Fr. Howard ThompsonJun 26, 20211 minDaily BytesOur Lord desires and actually heals all our infirmities (Mt. 8:5-17). Life is lived through our moments of health and illness. We learn...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJun 22, 20211 minDaily BytesThe 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJun 18, 20211 minDaily 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJun 3, 20211 minDaily BytesIsn’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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 5, 20211 minEaster BytesThe maxim, ‘In unity there is strength’ is useful for today’s reflection. The workforce that pulls together to achieve the organisation’s...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 20, 20211 minOne Moment in Time - March 20, 2021Watch this short video reflection on the Readings for March 20, 2021 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032021.cfm