Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 12 minDaily BytesWhen the Lord calls us, he bids us to learn from Him as we follow Him (Mt. 9:9-13). We who follow the ‘Word made flesh’, must spend time...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJun 111 minDaily BytesWe use words to communicate (sign language for the hearing impaired). In the spiritual life, three statements should always be on our...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 111 minEaster BytesOur Lord simultaneously comforts and challenges us. He tells us that He came to save the world, and in the same breath, He tells us that...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 71 minEaster BytesHow do we react when we hear something that disturbs us? Do we imitate Peter and stay with the Lord as we trust Him to guide us? Or do we...
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 ThompsonSep 18, 20211 minDaily ByteLesson and students; Word and hearers: these go hand-in-hand. Usually, there is a general ‘objective’ imparting of the lesson and Word....
Fr. Howard ThompsonSep 9, 20211 minDaily ByteMost, if not all, believers have a religion-specific holy book. For Christians, almost everyone has a Bible, our inspired word of God....
Fr. Howard ThompsonJul 30, 20211 minDaily BytesWhen Jesus taught the people, “they took offence at Him” (Mt. 13:54-58). As it was in the time of Jesus, so it is today. When the word of...
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 ThompsonApr 8, 20211 minEaster BytesThe Disciples recognised the Lord in the breaking of bread and in His explanation of the law and prophets (Lk. 24:35-48). We are the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 26, 20211 minDaily ByteJesus reveals that belonging to the family of God is not about wealth, status or power. It is about doing the will of God (Mk. 3:35)....
Fr. Howard ThompsonJan 7, 20211 minChristmas ByteThe beginning of wisdom is knowing that I do not know, and therefore I can be taught. If I think that I know everything about myself, the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonDec 3, 20201 minAdvent ByteThe word of the Lord is relevant to every individual in every generation. Since the author is God who made us and who inspired the...
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 19, 20201 minDaily ByteJust like God’s love and mercy, the scriptures are for all ages and all times. We know of the Lord’s faithful love and tender mercy, but...
Fr. Howard ThompsonOct 15, 20201 minDaily ByteOver the past few days, the scripture readings have cut like a knife. Indeed, the word of the Lord is “sharper than any two-edged sword”...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMar 28, 20201 minLenten Bytes“The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and...
Fr. Howard ThompsonApr 11, 20191 minLenten BytesJesus said, “Whoever keeps my word will never see death” (Jn. 8:51). He, the Word made flesh, invites us to live a particular quality of...
Fr. Howard ThompsonJun 3, 20171 minEaster Bytes"What concern is it of yours?" (Jn. 21:22). The question addressed to Peter regarding the life and future of John, is also directed to...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 26, 20171 minEaster BytesTrue believers should be prepared for various struggles in our lives. This is because gospel values and worldly values are not always...
Fr. Howard ThompsonMay 18, 20171 minEaster BytesJoy that is true and lasting can only be achieved in one specific way. Jesus said in today's gospel that if we keep His commandments as a...