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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.
Giving Us Living Water
Pentecost Sunday | Fr Richard Conrad explains the images associated with the Holy Spirit to show that he is vital
Moving Forward to Life
The Ascension of the Lord | Fr Richard Ounsworth contemplates today's feast as a celebration of Jesus’s presence with us. Something I’ve
Contemplation and Mission
Sixth Sunday of Easter (A) | Fr David Sanders comments on the 'Benedict Option' and calls us to go beyond
Are We There Yet?
Fifth Sunday of Easter (A) | Fr Martin Ganeri looks to the destination of the Christian's journey, and considers the
Knowing the Shepherd’s Voice
Fourth Sunday of Easter (A) | Fr Dermot Morrin reflects on the unpacking of the gift of baptism as we
Understanding Easter
Third Sunday of Easter (A) | Fr Fergus Kerr shows what must be done to understand Easter and what is
The Challenge of Mercy
Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy) | Fr Leo Edgar sees Christ's resurrection to be a sign of God's infinite
Seeing Salvation
Easter Sunday of the Lord's Resurrection (A) | Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP invites us to envisage the difference that the
For the Joy that Lay Ahead
Good Friday | Fr Peter Clarke discovers the joy of the sacrifice of Calvary. What a ghastly day, what a terrible
Washed By God’s Servant
Maundy Thursday (A) | Fr Isidore Clarke ponders the meaning of Jesus's actions at the Last Supper. Actions certainly speak louder
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord | Fr Robert Ombres meditates on our entry in Jerusalem together with
The Grammar of Resurrection
Fifth Sunday of Lent (A) | Fr Colin Carr reflects on the resurrection which is made known to mourners. Over the