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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 Path to Resurrection
Ash Wednesday. Fr Leon Pereira invites us to imitate Our Lady as Lent begins. Every Friday evening as Sabbath begins in
Outside the Camp
Sixth Sunday of the Year. Fr Joseph Bailham preaches on the importance, and the dangers, of barriers. At the theatre recently—one
An Intimate Miracle
Fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr Nicholas Paul Crowe notices that not all of Christ's miracles are big and dramatic. Most
What Has He To Do With Me?
Fourth Sunday of the Year. Fr Richard Finn finds great contemporary relevance in the way Christ's ministry begins. What a start!
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