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    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • 18 hours ago
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    Easter Bytes

    The news of violence; economic fallout; war and rumours of war; murder and mayhem, all impact our minds and hearts. The reality of...
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    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • May 17
    • 1 min

    Easter Bytes

    It is important to distinguish between the peace of Christ and the peace of the world. Our Lord plainly states that they are different...
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    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Apr 22
    • 1 min

    Easter Bytes

    When 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),...
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    Lenten Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Apr 8
    • 1 min

    Lenten Bytes

    Ever since Cain killed Abel, violence has been constitutive in our journey of life. Every age has seen its share of brutality, murder and...
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    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Mar 24
    • 1 min

    Lenten Bytes

    Human beings listen to words and assess actions. Only God knows our true intentions. So do we intentionally aim to heal like Jesus, or to...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Nov 23, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    One way of dealing with stress is to anticipate or visualize scenarios before they happen, in order to have an action plan to cope....
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    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Sep 30, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    When 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...
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    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Sep 17, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    ‘To vaccinate or not to vaccinate, that is the question.’ It is interesting to hear the opposing views regarding the Coronavirus and...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jun 14, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    We either transform the darkness around us or become imitators of it. We either rise above the evil we encounter in others or become...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jun 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    The 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...
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    Easter Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • May 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    Easter Bytes

    There will always be reasons and barriers to unity. The ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, parts of Africa and Asia, and the senseless...
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    Easter Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • May 4, 2021
    • 1 min

    Easter Bytes

    The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many lifestyle changes. The exception to this is how much we speak. Yes, we speak words...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Feb 3, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    “Strive for peace with everyone” (Heb. 12:14). Such a simple yet profound and necessary statement. Living in tension and stress is...
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    Christmas Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 29, 2020
    • 1 min

    Christmas Byte

    When 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)...
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    Advent Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 9, 2020
    • 1 min

    Advent Byte

    What 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...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Nov 19, 2020
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    How 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...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Oct 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    How 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...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Oct 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    Never underestimate the power and value of the little things in life, because sometimes they are the ones that matter most. A smile can...
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    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Sep 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    What makes us angry? The frustration of not getting our own way? The resentment of not getting another to abide by our agenda or demands?...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jul 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    One 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...
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