Fr. Howard Thompson4 days ago1 minEaster BytesIf ever you feel discouraged or demotivated, take some time to pause and remember to whom you belong. You are created and loved by God....
Fr. Howard Thompson6 days ago1 minEaster BytesJesus tells us to “remain in Him”, because without Him we “can do nothing” (Jn. 15:1-8). He who made us, desired that we be joined with...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 131 minEaster BytesWhat comfort and joy to hear the Lord say to each of us, “I will come back again and take you to myself” (Jn. 14:3). This places...
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 ThompsonApr 271 minEaster BytesGod did not create us in order to take pleasure to destroy us. From the beginning, He gave us all that we need so that we may have life...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 251 minEaster BytesAs a people of Easter, we joyfully proclaim “Christ is risen.” We are empowered and sent to tell everyone the good news of eternal life...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 11 minLenten BytesJesus claims an intimate knowledge of the Father, because He is from the Father who sent Him (Jn. 7:29). Our knowledge of our heavenly...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 221 minLenten BytesOur Lenten journey is now getting intensified. The readings get longer and the call for our introspection gets louder. As we continue...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 191 minLenten BytesTo care for someone connected by ‘blood’ is love. To care for someone connected through ‘relationship’ is virtue. Joseph was not the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 141 minLenten BytesDo we take time to reflect on what our lives would be if our God did not grant us His mercy? Given our human weakness, what would become...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 71 minLenten BytesOur Lenten theme, ‘Give Me your heart’, provides much to ponder in our prayer. Do we truly love the Lord with ALL our heart? Are there...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 41 minLenten BytesIt is one thing to do something, it is quite another to do it for the right reason and to derive the proper result. Take the example of...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 21 minLenten BytesAs we begin the Season of Lent, let us return to the Lord with all our heart (Jl. 2:12), for He is gracious and merciful (Jl. 2:13). May...
Fr. Howard ThompsonFeb 221 minDaily ByteToday we celebrate the Chair of Peter, a recognition of Peter (and his successors) being the assigned leader of the Church that Jesus...
Fr. Howard ThompsonFeb 141 minDaily ByteDespite Jesus performing miracles and preaching the good news, the Pharisees still asked for a sign from Him (Mk. 8:11-13). Their doubt...
Fr. Howard ThompsonFeb 81 minDaily BytesOn a spiritual plane, laws are given to not only know what is right, but also to counteract the reality of selfishness. If our hearts are...
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 181 minDaily ByteIf we believe that Jesus is Lord, then there are no limits to acknowledging, celebrating and sharing His goodness and love in the various...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 61 minChristmas BytesFor this New Year, are we prepared to follow the Lord even more intensely in our love for Him and care for His people? It is because He...
Fr. Howard ThompsonDec 29, 20211 minChristmas BytesHow involved are parents today in the spiritual lives of their children? Do you set times in the home for family prayer and Bible...