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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.
Remember Your Dignity!
Christmas: The Nativity of our Lord | Deacon Toby Lees contemplates the two natures of Christ and the effect of
The Materialism of Christmas
Fourth Sunday of Advent (B) | On the cusp of Christmas, Deacon Luke Doherty points to the real, material event
Words about The Word
Third Sunday of Advent | Fr Robert Eccles ponders on the grace of preaching and the power of words. I will
Meeting in the Wilderness
Second Sunday of Advent (B) | Fr Benedict Jonak ponders the wilderness and loneliness of the human heart. "Behold, I send
His Name Will Be Emmanuel
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception | Fr David Rocks reflects upon the immense relevance of today's feast. I had just finished
Attentive in Prayer
First Sunday of Advent | Fr Robert Verrill calls our attention to Advent as an opportunity to grow in grace
The Majesty of Christ Crucified
Solemnity of Christ the King | Fr John O'Connor reflects on true Christian majesty Thinking of this Sunday’s gospel reading, that
The God Who Nurtures Us
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) | Fr David Goodill says that God nurtures his people, especially those who live
Remembrance Sunday 2017
In England & Wales, today is kept as Remembrance Sunday, and one Requiem Mass is permitted on this day. The
Shouldering Responsibility
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) | Fr Dominic White explores Christ's vision of our baptismal responsibilities within the Church,
Know What You Are Doing
Solemnity of All Saints | Fr Leon Pereira reflects on the victory of the Saints who help us in the
The Last Question?
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) | Fr Richard Finn contemplates the Cross of Christ which is what love of