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    Easter Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Apr 26
    • 1 min

    Easter Bytes

    On 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...
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    Christmas Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 31, 2021
    • 1 min

    Christmas Bytes

    We come to the end of another calendar year. On this New Year’s Eve, we give thanks for all the blessings the Lord has bestowed on us...
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    Daily Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jun 25, 2021
    • 1 min

    Daily Bytes

    As the Lord heals us, He desires that our gratitude be evident in our worship. When Jesus healed the leper and told him to show himself...
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    Advent Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Dec 2, 2020
    • 1 min

    Advent Byte

    Online Masses are a blessing and a necessity during this novel Coronavirus pandemic. The Lord who we worship is the supplier of all our...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Nov 26, 2020
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    The night soon gives way to the light of day. Weeping subsides and yields to joyful smiles. Suffering eventually ebbs away in the...
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    Daily Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Jul 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    Daily Byte

    Do we spend enough time thanking God for His patient mercy as we strive to grow in true love and holiness? We should begin each day with...
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    Easter Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • May 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Easter Bytes

    If we truly recognise that God is our Source, then the response we should have is to always give Him thanks with grateful hearts. “All...
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    Easter Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Apr 24, 2020
    • 1 min

    Easter Bytes

    “In the beginning.” These three words at the start of the book of Genesis and the gospel of John provide the platform for the creation of...
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    Triddum Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Apr 9, 2020
    • 2 min

    Triddum Bytes

    Today we reflect on the readings from the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. It will be a Triduum (three ‘days’ starting from the evening...
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    Holy Week Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Apr 6, 2020
    • 1 min

    Holy Week Bytes

    When God gives, He holds nothing back. His generous providence is seen in the beauty of our lives and all creation. Whether it is a...
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    Lenten Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Mar 27, 2020
    • 1 min

    Lenten Bytes

    It is normal to read or hear a passage from scripture and sometimes yield to the mentality of saying, “I heard this story already” or “I...
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    Lenten Bytes
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Mar 28, 2019
    • 1 min

    Lenten Bytes

    Our Church’s morning prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours begins with the words, “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare Your...
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    Today's Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Nov 22, 2018
    • 1 min

    Today's Byte

    In today’s First Reading, John shares his vision of praise and glory rendered to the worthy Lamb, whose blood purchased “people from...
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    Today's Byte
    Fr. Howard Thompson
    • Oct 14, 2018
    • 2 min

    Today's Byte

    The loving nature of our God impels Him to listen to our cry and respond to our need. We see this exemplified in today’s gospel (Luke 17:...
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