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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.
Our One Foundation
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. fr Robert Ombres notes how our faith is embodied through a Church
Blessings for All
Solemnity of All Saints. fr Robert Gay presents the moral life as one which is offered to all, not to
Be Perfect
Thirtieth Sunday of the Year. fr Benedict Jonak asks whether the Church would still be needed if we had never
Respect for Politicians
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of the Year. Fr David Goodill shows us a way of understanding Jesus' saying in regard to paying
Celebrating Common Humanity
Twenty-Eighth Sunday of the Year. fr John O'Connor helps us to see how Jesus Christ restores human beings to an
Rosary Sunday
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of the Year. fr Malcolm McMahon helps us to see how physical signs can make God present to
Show Your Workings
Twenty-Sixth Sunday of the Year. fr David Rocks reflects upon how God's forgiveness is worked out in our lives. Recently I
God’s Generosity
Twenty-Fifth Sunday of the Year. fr Thomas Skeats describes how we grow through our participation in the generosity of God. A
Creation’s Binding Force
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. fr Fabian Radcliffe shows how the cross stands for both death and
Graced to Heal Wounds
Twenty-Third Sunday of the Year. fr Dominic White reflects on how honesty in our relationships can be a source of
Beyond the Present Moment
Twenty-Second Sunday of the Year. fr Aelred Connelly shows how the cross of Jesus Christ jolts us out of our
What’s in a Name?
Twenty-First Sunday of the Year. fr Richard Finn shows us the significance of St Peter's act of naming Jesus as