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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.
Piercing the Darkness
Presentation of the Lord | Fr David Rocks contemplates the virtues of Our Lady and the light of hope that
The Light That Unites Us
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) | Fr Robert Verrill speaks of his personal discovery of the light of Christ’s truth, and
Jesus’s Solidarity
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) | Fr John O'Connor reflects on Christ's solidarity with us, not only in great
Unsealing the Fountain of Baptism
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (A) | Fr David Goodill reflects on how Jesus changes the relationship of
Drawn by Light
Epiphany of the Lord (A) | Fr Dominic White reflects on the humility of pagans in search of truth, and
From Whom Every Fatherhood Takes its Name
Feast of the Holy Family | Fr Leon Pereira looks to the example of the Holy Family, and particularly to
Light from Light
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord | Fr Richard Finn asks: How, amidst so much personal and societal darkness
God’s Holy Dream
Fourth Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Timothy Radcliffe asks: Do we dare get caught up the adventure of God’s holy
Rejoicing in the Defeat of Evil
Third Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Thomas Skeats ponders the judgment and mercy of God, and the joy that
Lions, Vipers, and Lambs!
Second Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Peter Harries calls us to humbly follow the example of the Baptiser who
The woke have hope
First Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Nicholas Crowe calls us to have hope in the victory of God's grace
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe | Br Andrew Brookes OP reflects on our crucified King. The