Fr. Howard Thompson18 hours ago1 minEaster BytesThe news of violence; economic fallout; war and rumours of war; murder and mayhem, all impact our minds and hearts. The reality of...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 171 minEaster BytesIt is important to distinguish between the peace of Christ and the peace of the world. Our Lord plainly states that they are different...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 221 minEaster BytesWhen we experience scarcity of any kind, be eager to listen to the Lord and let Him lead us into surplus. In the gospel (Jn. 21:1-14),...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 81 minLenten BytesEver since Cain killed Abel, violence has been constitutive in our journey of life. Every age has seen its share of brutality, murder and...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 241 minLenten BytesHuman beings listen to words and assess actions. Only God knows our true intentions. So do we intentionally aim to heal like Jesus, or to...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 23, 20211 minDaily ByteOne way of dealing with stress is to anticipate or visualize scenarios before they happen, in order to have an action plan to cope....
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 30, 20211 minDaily ByteWhen we learn to trust in the Lord and grow in love with Him, we will be given peace that passes all understanding. It becomes our anchor...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 17, 20211 minDaily Byte‘To vaccinate or not to vaccinate, that is the question.’ It is interesting to hear the opposing views regarding the Coronavirus and...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJun 14, 20211 minDaily BytesWe either transform the darkness around us or become imitators of it. We either rise above the evil we encounter in others or become...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJun 10, 20211 minDaily ByteThe Bible is not a book of theories that we try to solve or simply share our insights in a meeting. It is the living Word that speaks to...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 20, 20211 minEaster BytesThere will always be reasons and barriers to unity. The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, parts of Africa and Asia, and the senseless...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 4, 20211 minEaster BytesThe ongoing coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many lifestyle changes. The exception to this is how much we speak. Yes, we speak words...
Fr. Howard ThompsonFeb 3, 20211 minDaily Byte“Strive for peace with everyone” (Heb. 12:14). Such a simple yet profound and necessary statement. Living in tension and stress is...
Fr. Howard ThompsonDec 29, 20201 minChristmas ByteWhen we join in the celebration of Mass, whether online or physically in Church, have we ever used the experience of Simeon (Lk. 2:25-32)...
Fr. Howard ThompsonDec 9, 20201 minAdvent ByteWhat is more comforting than the image of an infant fast asleep in the arms of the parent? What is more endearing that the image of the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 19, 20201 minDaily ByteHow often do we find ourselves in a place of emotional or spiritual pain because we missed the presence of the Lord? He is always with...
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 27, 20201 minDaily ByteHow do we build the kingdom of God? One step at a time. One small word of kindness; a little act of selflessness; a show of gratitude; an...
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 1, 20201 minDaily ByteNever underestimate the power and value of the little things in life, because sometimes they are the ones that matter most. A smile can...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 7, 20201 minDaily ByteWhat makes us angry? The frustration of not getting our own way? The resentment of not getting another to abide by our agenda or demands?...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 16, 20201 minDaily ByteOne of the most peaceful things in life that brings calm to anyone’s mind, family and home is to watch a baby sleeping. The child...