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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Dec 28, 2020
- 1 min
Christmas Byte
During the Christmas Season, we give thanks that Mary’s “yes” allowed for the new life and birth of Jesus in our world. Today, we mourn...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Nov 23, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
I can give you a gift wrapped package, but will I give you my heart? I can give an offering in Church, but will I give the Lord the love...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Oct 30, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
The law is useful and provides a guide on how we are to live. But Jesus reveals that love supersedes the law when there is a need to heal...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Sep 14, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Exaltation is defined as a “feeling or state of extreme happiness” or...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jul 13, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
We are fearful of loss. Some losses include those of status and privilege; health and wealth; family and friends; death and its...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jul 11, 2020
- 2 min
Daily Byte
‘His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me” are lyrics penned by Civilla Martin. In the gospel, Jesus declares, “You are worth...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jul 10, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
“Love hurts, love scars, love wounds and marks” (Nazareth). In the name of love, a mother painfully delivers her child. For the sake of...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jun 19, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The love of the Lord for us knows no bounds. It prompted Him to...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jun 13, 2020
- 1 min
Daily Byte
Are you willing to be stretched by God? We all desire that which is comfortable and familiar. It gives us a certain sense of peace and...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Apr 17, 2019
- 1 min
Holy Week Bytes
“My appointed time draws near” (Mt. 26:18). Jesus knows His hour is at hand, and so now he prepares for His greatest act of sacrifice...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Apr 16, 2019
- 1 min
Holy Week Bytes
"I will lay down my life for you" (Jn. 13:37). Peter made this bold statement but later denied Jesus three times. Jesus said the good...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Mar 16, 2019
- 1 min
Lenten Bytes
Every couple who chooses to love and grow in a relationship, will see and experience the strengths and weaknesses of the other. The good...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Mar 7, 2019
- 1 min
Lenten Bytes
In order to reveal the Father’s love, Jesus had to empty Himself and become one of us (Phil. 2:7). He gave up everything He had with His...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Jan 3, 2019
- 1 min
Christmas Bytes
Among the memories of my childhood are those I spent with my grandmother. She raised animals and it was my joy to play with them. I...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Nov 26, 2018
- 1 min
Today's Byte
The value we place on a person, thing or object will often determine how much effort and energy we pour from ourselves. The amount we...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Nov 7, 2018
- 1 min
Today's Byte
The joy of being a disciple of Jesus comes at a cost. This should not surprise us, because the ‘price’ of our salvation was paid by His...
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Fr. Howard Thompson
- Oct 26, 2018
- 1 min
Today's Byte
Discernment is given to believers for us to pay attention to ‘the signs of the times’, in order to see the grace of God in all...
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