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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.
Live of Repentance
Third Sunday of the Year. Fr Peter Harries ponders how we can share in Christ's mininstry of preaching repentance. In today’s
Come and See
Second Sunday of the Year. Fr Benjamin Earl encourages us to heed the call to discipleship. It has long been fashionable
Guiding Stars
The Epiphany of the Lord. Fr Thomas Mannion suggests how we can imitate the Magi, and also the star of
Redeeming Family Life
The Feast of the Holy Family. Fr Andrew Brookes ponders the significance of what did and what did not happen
She Knew
Christmas. Fr Peter Hunter reminds us that the story of Christmas makes demands upon those who hear it. There is a
Full of Grace
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Dominic Ryan ponders Our Lady's unique closeness to Christ, the source of all grace. Today’s Gospel
Pointing the Way
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday). Fr Gregory Murphy ponders the way in which John the Baptist witnesses to Christ. As
A Time for Becoming
Second Sunday of Advent. Fr John Farrell reminds us that Advent is a time for new year's resolutions. Our Advent Gospel
Harden Not Your Hearts
First Sunday of Advent. Fr Matthew Jarvis reassures us of the possibility of repentance. There are difficult words in our first
King and Shepherd
Solemnity of Christ the King. Fr Richard Ounsworth preaches on the parable of the sheep and the goats. We may find
Work with Eager Hands
Thirty-Third Sunday of the Year. Fr Lawrence Lew preaches for the seventh World Day for the Poor. Being Promoter General of
Love Without Borders
Thirty-Second Sunday of the Year. On this Remembrance Sunday, Fr Simon Gaine reminds us that the power of God's love