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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.
Captured Alive
Fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr Richard Finn preaches on the response of faith to God's call. It’s unfashionable to say
Inside the Boundaries?
Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr Joseph Bailham suggests that love is the ultimate boundary of our lives. Do you have
Truly Human
Second Sunday of the Year. Fr David McLean encourages to enjoy a fully human life. In an age when many are
Being and Doing
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Fr Richard Joseph Ounsworth considers how the baptism of Jesus points to
The Challenge of Gifting
The Solemnity of the Epiphany. Fr Samuel Burke reminds us that Christ saves kings and shepherds alike. (Our sermon for
The Depth of the Message
Second Sunday of Christmas. Fr Peter Harries challenges us to face up to the demands of the Christmas message in
The Human Family
The Feast of the Holy Family. Fr John Farrell meditates upon the trust and the care needed at the heart
Today’s the Day
Christmas. Fr Benjamin Earl preaches on the great beginning of our salvation. (Our sermon for Sunday 26 December can be
Taking Part
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Andrew Brookes invites us to take a role in the drama of salvation. If you listen
The Joy of a World Transformed
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Dominic Ryan considers the difference between Christ and John the Baptist as the
A Bit of Deconstruction
Second Sunday of Advent. Fr Aidan Nichols preaches on the inner life and the call to prepare for Christ. What a
Hold Your Heads High
First Sunday of Advent. Fr Gregory Murphy preaches on the merciful judgement to come. By a quirk of the calendar this