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 141 minTriduum BytesBeloved, we have been preparing ourselves during the Season of Lent for these three Holy Days: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 121 minHoly Week BytesThe gospel of John portrays a Jesus who has full knowledge and control of the events that unfold. Jesus is the Word who became man....
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 91 minLenten BytesThe storm clouds are gathering. The prophecy and plot to kill Jesus (Jn. 11:45-56) are now taking shape and form. Soon, the rain of...
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 ThompsonApr 51 minLenten BytesJesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realise that I AM (Jn. 8:28). We who gaze on Christ crucified see the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 21 minLenten BytesWhat is it in the human spirit that makes us revolt against our God? In the Old Testament, He sent prophets but the people rejected them...
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 111 minLenten BytesWe can be in the presence of others and not feel connected. This is true of a family who sits at table or any gathering of people. The...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 81 minLenten BytesAn authentic prayer life should enable us to either draw closer to the Lord and align our lives to His word, or help us to identify what...
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 ThompsonFeb 21 minDaily BytesThe beautiful image of Mary and Joseph presenting the infant Jesus in the Temple to God (Lk. 2:22-40) is to be celebrated and imitated....
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 9, 20211 minDaily ByteSince our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, we can glean how we should strive to live and present our bodies to the Lord when we...
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 14, 20211 minDaily ByteEvery generation has the opportunity to either grow in the grace and mercy of God, or be “charged with the blood of the prophets” (Lk....
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 4, 20211 minDaily ByteTo extend oneself for the sake of another person is to participate in the generous power of our God. He who does not need anyone or...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 25, 20211 minDaily ByteSin is a spiritual illness that needs the remedy of the cross. The ancient sin offerings are now replaced with the perfect and...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 15, 20211 minDaily ByteUnder normal circumstances, it is children who bury their parents. Parents should not have to bury their children. Today’s Memorial of...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 10, 20211 minDaily BytesWhich lover ever said to the beloved, “You have captured every iota of my being. I am so captivated by your presence that I want to count...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 26, 20211 minDaily Byte“Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant” (Mk. 10:43). “There are different kinds of service but the same Lord” (1 Cor....
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 31, 20211 minMarch 31, 2021 – Holy Week BytesIn yesterday’s gospel from John, we read that Jesus gave the dipped bread to Judas, the one who would betray Him. In today’s gospel from...