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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 Beauty of the Glory of the One God
Trinity Sunday. Fr Columba Ryan preaches on the unity of three divine persons. A distinguished Catholic theologian once remarked, 'Christians are
The Spirit’s words of forgiveness
Pentecost Sunday. Fr Denis Minns preaches on the sending of the Holy Spirit. Two sounds are mentioned by St Luke in
When did you last have a vision?
Seventh Sunday of Easter. Fr Michael Demkovich preaches on the unity of Christ and all who believe. When was the last time
Why did Jesus have to go away?
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Richard Conrad addresses three questions we might ask about the mystery of the Ascension. In
A Homely God
Sixth Sunday of Easter. Fr Peter Clarke preaches on the God who makes his home in us. Many's the time I've been
The Great Prayer
Fifth Sunday of Easter. Fr Robert Sharp preaches on the Great Prayer of Jesus, which enfolds all human prayer. I have
Pastures of Eternal Life
Fourth Sunday of Easter. Fr Charles Dominique preaches on the Good Shepherd who leads his sheep to pasture. The sheep that
A New Fire!
Third Sunday of Easter. Fr. Alan O'Sullivan preaches on the encounter between the disciples and the risen Lord at the Sea
Peace be with you
Second Sunday of Easter (Low Sunday). Fr Thomas Kearns preaches on the risen Lord's gift of peace. 'Peace' is a word
The Symbols of Easter Night
Easter Sunday. Fr Malcolm McMahon preaches for the Easter Vigil. One of the enduring memories of my childhood was seeing the Wakefield
What’s Good About Good Friday?
Good Friday. Fr Edmund Hill preaches on the words of Jesus from the cross. 'My God, my God, why have you
The Golden Rule and our True Worth
Holy Thursday. Fr John Patrick Kenrick preaches on our Lord's washing of the feet of his disciples. A recent TV documentary asked