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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.
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
Love in Return for Love
Thirty-first Sunday of the Year. Fr Gregory Pearson preaches on the source of all true authority. What’s the problem with the
Hope Does Not Disappoint
Solemnity of All Saints. Fr Leo Edgar relates today's feast to tomorrow's commemoration of All Souls. The events that have taken
Go and Do Likewise
Thirtieth Sunday of the Year. Fr Bruno Clifton preaches on love of neighbour. ‘You must not molest the stranger or oppress
Seeing to the Heart
Twenty-ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr Albert Robertson preaches on the strange coalition of Christ's enemies. We are so used to
A Rich Banquet
Twenty-eighth Sunday of the Year. Fr Martin Ganeri confronts the shocking language of Christ's preaching. ‘I have my banquet all prepared,
The Tragedy of Love
Twenty-seventh Sunday of the Year. Br Bede Mullens traces a line from Eden to Calvary. ‘The best-laid plans of mice and
What Do You Think?
Twenty-sixth Sunday of the Year. Fr Dermot Morrin preaches on the parable of the two sons. ‘What do you think?’ In
Love, Finally
Twenty-fifth Sunday of the Year. Fr Robert Ombres preaches on the love that exceeds justice. On hearing or reading certain gospel