Fr. Howard Thompson
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Two principles advance our humility before the Lord. “Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather humbly regard others as...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Sep 12, 2022
- 1 min
Daily Bytes
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
- May 12, 2022
- 1 min
Easter Bytes
May 12, 2022 – Easter Bytes Pride is one of the seven deadly sins. A person filled with pride cannot learn, and therefore will neither...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Lenten Bytes
When the Lord speaks with us, it is His aim to help us to grow and inherit eternal life. There are times when His word will comfort and...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Oct 30, 2021
- 1 min
Daily Byte
Jesus declares that humility leads to exaltation (Lk. 14:7-11). There are many ways one can exercise humility. One way is to refrain from...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Aug 21, 2021
- 1 min
Daily Byte
Jesus tells us that “whoever humbles oneself will be exalted” (Mt. 23:12). Two things to note: to be humble is a choice, and the action...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jul 31, 2021
- 1 min
Daily Bytes
So impressive was John the Baptist’s ministry, that Herod declared that Jesus was John risen from the dead (Mt. 14:1-2). This sets the...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jul 30, 2021
- 1 min
Daily Bytes
When Jesus taught the people, “they took offence at Him” (Mt. 13:54-58). As it was in the time of Jesus, so it is today. When the word of...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Mar 2, 2021
- 1 min
Lenten Bytes
Whether one sits in the seat of ‘Moses’ or in the common place, whether one is a teacher or student, master or servant (Mt. 23:1-12),...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jan 9, 2021
- 1 min
Christmas Byte
Are we ready to take the challenge to grow spiritually in this New Year? One indicator of our growth is to measure the ‘standard’ of...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Oct 31, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
True humility is to acknowledge one’s self worth. Who am I? I am a child loved into life by my heavenly Father. I am valued by Jesus for...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Oct 15, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
Over the past few days, the scripture readings have cut like a knife. Indeed, the word of the Lord is “sharper than any two-edged sword”...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Aug 29, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
What is our reaction when we are informed or reminded about the word of the Lord and the teachings of the Church? Yes, we are weak. Yes,...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Aug 22, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
People tend to practice being selective. We grow up in our families, but we selectively draw closer to some than others. We get to know...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jul 25, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
Every loving parent wants what is best for their child. The gospel reveals the mother of the sons of Zebedee asking Jesus to have them...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Mar 21, 2020
- 2 min
Lenten Bytes
God is the author of all creation. In the movie, The Lion King, Mufasa says to young Simba, “We are all connected in the great circle of...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Mar 10, 2020
- 1 min
Lenten Bytes
To give authentic worship to God, means to place God above all people, things and even experiences. It is so easy to acknowledge God at...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Mar 30, 2019
- 1 min
Lenten Bytes
Authentic prayer should make us better, not bitter. It should lead us to a deeper level of love for God and neighbour, not puffed up...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Nov 3, 2018
- 1 min
Today's Byte
Scripture exhorts us to “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up” (Jas. 4:10). Jesus affirms this in today’s gospel...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Mar 12, 2018
- 1 min
Lenten Bytes
When it comes to our practical lives merging with our faith lives, there are three things that we need to keep in mind: the power of...
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