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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.

Feast of the Holy Family. Fr Gregory Murphy preaches on society's duty of care for families. Most (sadly, not all) of

Christmas Night. Fr Timothy Radcliffe preaches on the uncalculating mystery of divine love. ‘In those days a degree went out from

Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr Peter Hunter reminds us that saints do more than follow the rules. I occasionally meet people

Third Sunday of Advent. Fr Andrew Brookes preaches on the true meaning of Gaudete. ‘Rejoice always! Again, I say rejoice!’ Those words

Second Sunday of Advent. Fr Matthew Jarvis recalls that divine justice is never blind. Two images spring to mind as I

First Sunday of Advent. Fr John Farrell reminds us that Advent is for adults. In this season of Christ coming to

Solemnity of Christ the King. Fr Dominic Ryan considers the unique nature of Christ's Kingship. Today as we begin the final

Thirty-third Sunday of the Year. Fr Gregory Pearson asks where we find hope in the face of destruction and persecution. As

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. Fr Lawrence Lew relates today's celebration to our prayer for the dead in the

The Solemnity of All Saints. Fr Samuel Burke finds great hope in the friendship of the saints. All Saints: the short

Thirtieth Sunday of the Year. Fr Bruno Clifton preaches on the judgement and mercy of God. ‘The Lord is the judge,

Twenty-ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr Simon Gaine reassures us that we can and should ask God for the things