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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.
Homily for Ordination of Fr Toby Lees and Fr Luke Doherty
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Archbishop Malcolm McMahon preached this homily at the Ordination Mass for our brothers Toby Lees and
Knowing and Loving All in All
Twenty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time (C) | Fr Simon Gaine sets out the priorities of human knowing and loving,
The Pleasure of Charity
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) | Fr Gregory Pearson asks if we should feel bad about the pleasure that
What Makes the Gate Narrow?
Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time (C) | Fr Peter Hunter contrasts the infinitely wide-open love of God and the fickleness
Mission is who we are
Homily for the Solemn Profession of Br Albert Robertson OP | Fr Martin Ganeri reflects on the words of the
Harsh Words
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) | Fr Bruno Clifton reflects on the difficult teachings of Christ that challenge us
The Closest Communion
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Fr Allan White marvels at the communion of the Mother
Rooted in Christ
Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time (C) | Fr John Patrick Kenrick reflects on the Jewish roots of our faith, and
Who wants to live forever?
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) | Fr Richard Conrad explains that divine love elevates the fulfillment of natural law
Nonsensical Prayers
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) | Fr Richard Ounsworth says that Jesus teaches us how to pray so that
The Welcome Guest
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) | Fr David Sanders tells us to be sure to take time to listen
Merciful Love
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time (C) | Fr Martin Ganeri ponders the meaning of mercy, and looks to Jesus as