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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.
Are We Like Those People?
Fourth Sunday of Lent (B) | Fr Richard Conrad guides us to examine ourselves, and asks if today's decline in
Zeal for God’s House
Third Sunday of Lent (B) | Fr Richard Ounsworth explains the cosmic significance of Christ's cleansing of the temple. There is
Light in the Darkness
Second Sunday of Lent (B) | Fr David Sanders reflects on the darkness of suffering and the hopeful light of
The Promise of Lent
First Sunday in Lent Year B | Fr Martin Ganeri on how Lent makes real for us the fullness of
Purple
Ash Wednesday | Fr Dermot Morrin reflects on the symbolism of the purple colour that characterises the season of Lent. Purple
Hidden Identity
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time (B) | Fr Fergus Kerr ponders the issue of secrecy in St Mark's Gospel concerning
Poor Old Job!
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) | Fr Leo Edgar says that Job is a sign of God's confidence in
Teaching With Authority
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) | Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP reflects on the challenge of teaching with authority in
Captivated by Christ
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time (B) | Fr Robert Ombres contemplates being caught up in the mystery of God who
A Worthwhile Encounter
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time (B) | Fr Colin Carr invites us to meet God, and so to be changed. One
Directed by the Light
Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord (B) | Fr Robert Gay speaks of the genuine encounter with God which
Sanctifying the Family
Feast of the Holy Family | Deacon Samuel Burke considers the sanctifying effect of Christ on the relationships within the