Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 291 minEaster BytesThe Lord knows our tendency to be fickle. One moment we cry out our praise to Him, and the next moment we shout crucify Him. Today we...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 30, 20211 minAdvent BytesHow many of us come to the Lord in prayer and ask, “What do you want of me?” We often tell the Lord what we want and need. We do this in...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 20, 20211 minDaily ByteEternal life begins in the here and now. Our God who creates life, is “God of the living, for to Him all are alive” (Lk. 20:38). Our...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 19, 20211 minDaily ByteWe can pray anywhere at any time. But the Lord tells us that, “My house shall be a house of prayer” (Lk. 19:46), affirming the words of...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 15, 20211 minDaily ByteAllow me to emphasise a point I made in yesterday’s homily, “We can be growing in some aspects of our spiritual lives, but fail to see...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 13, 20211 minDaily BytePrayer keeps us connected with our God. It is such a necessary element in our spiritual lives that we hear Jesus exhorting us to “pray...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 12, 20211 minDaily ByteOur life is spent harnessing energy and expending it. The former is achieved from a proper diet, rest and relaxation. The latter is spent...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 11, 20211 minDaily ByteIn this current pandemic, there is now the requirement that those who wish to travel must show their vaccination card. Those who belong...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 23, 20211 minDaily ByteWe usually imitate what is familiar, or arrive at a conclusion - based on the limited facts - on what we know. This reality is evident in...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 8, 20211 minDaily ByteWe all descend from a long line of ancestors who tried to serve the Lord as best as they could. Some allowed the grace of the Lord to...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 11, 20211 minSunday BytesAs believers, what is our ultimate concern in our relationship with God? Is it to get or give? Is it to form fan clubs around ourselves...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJun 18, 20211 minDaily Bytes“The lamp of the body is the eye” (Mt. 6:22). If we gaze on beauty, we aspire to draw close to beauty and become beautiful. If we fix our...
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 ThompsonJun 4, 20211 minDaily BytesDavid, inspired by the Holy Spirit (Mk. 12:36), wrote the beautiful Psalms which inspire so many believers. When we yield to the Holy...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 5, 20211 minLenten BytesA constant drip of water on a rock can eventually create a crack, which if left unattended, will soon cause the crack to widen and...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 13, 20211 minDaily ByteWhen one feels ill and needs to be cured, effort is made to place oneself in the presence of a medical doctor. The symptoms are described...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 11, 20211 minDaily ByteLife with our Lord is an adventure. He moves us from the ‘known’ to the ‘exciting’, in ways we never imagined. Jesus calls Simon and...
Fr. Howard ThompsonDec 4, 20201 minAdvent ByteThe night comes quickly this time of year in our region. Our lights are turned on earlier so that we see and navigate our way. In the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 12, 20201 minDaily ByteWhat is this “Kingdom of God among you” that Jesus proclaims (Lk. 17:21)? Jesus not only ushers in the reign of God, but also reveals...
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 22, 20201 minDaily ByteThe invitation to be part of the family of Jesus comes with a qualification. The word of God must strike our ears and influence our...