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 ThompsonDec 31, 20211 minChristmas BytesWe 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJun 25, 20211 minDaily BytesAs 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonDec 2, 20201 minAdvent ByteOnline Masses are a blessing and a necessity during this novel Coronavirus pandemic. The Lord who we worship is the supplier of all our...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 26, 20201 minDaily ByteThe night soon gives way to the light of day. Weeping subsides and yields to joyful smiles. Suffering eventually ebbs away in the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 14, 20201 minDaily ByteDo 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 7, 20201 minEaster BytesIf we truly recognise that God is our Source, then the response we should have is to always give Him thanks with grateful hearts. “All...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 24, 20201 minEaster 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 9, 20202 minTriddum BytesToday 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 6, 20201 minHoly Week BytesWhen God gives, He holds nothing back. His generous providence is seen in the beauty of our lives and all creation. Whether it is a...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 27, 20201 minLenten BytesIt 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 28, 20191 minLenten BytesOur 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...
Fr. Howard ThompsonNov 22, 20181 minToday's ByteIn today’s First Reading, John shares his vision of praise and glory rendered to the worthy Lamb, whose blood purchased “people from...
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 14, 20182 minToday's ByteThe 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:...