27th Sunday of the Year
Torch provides a new Catholic homily each week written specially for this web site by Dominican friars, and read by followers worldwide. Read more.
A Human Calling
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr Richard Finn places Christ's teaching on marriage within its biblical context. Where can we find
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
The Consolation of the Spirit
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr Richard Finn notes that the scriptures acknowledge the depth of human suffering before offering
Restless Hearts
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. Br Albert Robertson preaches on original solitude and the vocation of humanity. The account of the
The Cornerstone of our Lives
Twenty-seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr Dominic White suggests that we take inspiration from the architecture of cathedrals. One of the
Worthy Servants
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) | Fr Dominic Ryan considers the servanthood of Christ who we are to imitate
God’s Vineyard
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) | Fr Peter Harries considers what the fruit of God's vineyard might be. Planting a
Who Deserves the Praise?
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year (C) | Fr Simon Francis Gaine asks if our good works are deserving of praise
Family Matters
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. fr Leo Edgar urges the need for prayerful contempation when reflecting on the nature of
Rosary Sunday
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. fr Malcolm McMahon helps us to see how physical signs can make God present to
To Pluck Up and To Plant
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr Gregory Murphy reflects upon the transforming power of God's grace. Just before this Gospel passage
Healing Our Original Wound
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. Fr Mark Edney show us how Jesus' sayings on marriage are to be understood as healing