Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 41 minEaster BytesWhat great joy to hear that we — and all our loved ones who have died — who believe in the Lord will be raised on the last day (Jn....
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 261 minEaster BytesOn Good Friday, the Son of Man is lifted up on the cross, “so that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life“ (Jn. 3:15). Now...
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 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 191 minEaster BytesBelievers joyfully proclaim, “Christ is risen” during the Easter Season. Like the Incarnation, which we celebrate during Christmas, the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 91 minLenten BytesLent is a time of penance and penitence. Our spiritual exercises are primarily aimed at our growth in grace. Jesus makes reference to...
Fr. Howard ThompsonFeb 191 minDaily BytesThe illuminated glory of the Lord’s resurrection shines on every episode of His journey as human on earth. His “new life” after death...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 2, 20211 minDaily ByteToday’s gospel (Mk. 15:33-39; 16:1-6) affirms our memorial acclamation, “Christ has died, Christ is risen.” If we choose to die with...
Fr. Howard ThompsonAug 9, 20211 minDaily BytesGrief is a natural reaction to the thought or actual experience of loss. The Disciples were “overwhelmed with grief” when they learnt...
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 22, 20211 minDaily BytesJohn’s opening line in today’s reading (Jn. 20:1-2, 11-18) poetically sets the stage for the drama that was to unfold. He writes, “On the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 6, 20211 minEaster BytesIt is not always easy maintaining a sense of hope, joy and peace through the very difficult moments of life. Whether it be the ill health...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 5, 20211 minEaster BytesMoney is a necessary evil. The evolution of commerce resulted in moving from a barter system to monetary units, in order to satisfy...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 8, 20211 minChristmas ByteTwo years ago, today, Mom died. Although time has passed, the pain for Dad and me is still as real and as raw as if it was yesterday. We...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 2, 20201 minDaily ByteWe either take Jesus at His word, or we don’t. We either believe in the mercy He bestows and the power of His resurrection, or we don’t....
Fr. Howard ThompsonAug 1, 20201 minDaily ByteHerod the tetrarch is responsible for beheading John the Baptist. We usually dismiss the murderer as a vile person from whom nothing good...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 20, 20201 minDaily ByteJesus tells us that the “sign of Jonah the prophet” (Mt. 12:39) is given for our benefit. We can ponder three things as it concerns Jonah:...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJun 3, 20201 minDaily BytesWhat is our ultimate concern? The dream or goal that is uppermost in our minds is the one that will motivate us to expend most of our...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 5, 20201 minEaster BytesJesus who is one with the Father (Jn. 10:30) is our source of good news. His resurrection from the dead and authority over all creation,...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 17, 20201 minEaster BytesOrdinary to extra-ordinary. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead has transformed what was ordinary days to extra-ordinary times. The...