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Torch provides a new Catholic homily each week written specially for this web site by Dominican friars, and read by followers worldwide. Read more.
The Spirit of Wisdom
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr Martin Ganeri relates the Wisdom of God to the teachings of Christ. But we impart
For the World
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr Dermot Morrin meditates upon St Matthew's personal experience of Jesus. ‘You are the salt of
No Light Squibs of Mirth
Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr Robert Ombres unpacks the profound vision of the Beatitudes. Jesus is not promising ‘light squibs
The Unity of the Kingdom
Third Sunday of the Year. Fr John Patrick Kenrick reminds us of the universal call to preach. One of the many
True Autonomy
Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Colin Carr notes that an authentic vision of humanity necessarily involves a sense of
To Fulfil all Righteousness
The Baptism of the Lord. Fr Luke Doherty ponders the way in which the Spirit comes into our world through
Who Has Appeared on Earth?
Solemnity of the Epiphany. Fr Richard Conrad reminds us that today's celebration is about much more than the visit of
The Face of God
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Fr Timothy Radcliffe suggests that it was Our Lady who put a smile on
Paradoxes of Christmas
Christmas Day. Fr Sam Burke invites us to welcome Christmas into our homes. The verses of St. John’s Prologue are amongst
Time for a Change
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Robert Gay asks whether we are ready to welcome the disruption that Christ's arrival bring. I
Seeing and Saying
Third Sunday of Advent. Fr Euan Marley considers the relationship between vision and speech. Seeing and speaking may seem quite different
Genuine Hope
Second Sunday of Advent. Fr Robert Verrill invites us to embrace true hope, not blind optimism. If you’re a natural optimist,