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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.
Epiphany’s Revelation
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord | Fr Peter Harries looks into the details of the Epiphany account, and
Mother of Our Salvation
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Fr Nicholas Crowe looks at human motherhood and what the Incarnate Word received
Becoming Mothers of the Word
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord | Br Andrew Brookes explains how we disciples of Jesus are to enflesh
What’s in a Name?
Fourth Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Gregory Murphy looks at the fundamental choice that confronts Joseph and each of
Greater than the Greatest Prophet
Third Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Duncan Campbell ponders how we in our time could be considered greater than
Blowin’ in the Wind
Second Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Matthew Jarvis urges us not to underestimate the Holy Spirit but to follow
Lighting Candles in the Dark
First Sunday of Advent (A) | Fr Lawrence Lew looks at the Advent candle as a reminder of our baptismal
Kingly Power
Solemnity of Christ the Universal King (C) | Fr David McLean reflects on the Christ's kingship and the kingly power
Homily at the Requiem Mass of Fr John (Malachy) Clune O.P.
The Road to Emmaus: Luke 24:13–35 | Fr Robert Eccles preaches on the Friar Preacher's friendship with one another and
Never Growing Tired
Thirty-Third Sunday of the Year (C) | Fr John Farrell reflects on the divine gift of Hope and the call
New Life
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) | Fr Aelred Connelly moves to a new Dominican community and reflects on how
Where Our True Happiness Lies
Solemnity of All Saints | Fr Dominic Ryan says the saints show us that true happiness is attainable, and we