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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.
“I bless you Father Lord of heaven and earth…”
Fourteenth Sunday of the Year. Fr John Farrell shows how today's Gospel gives us an insight into the life of the
Beloved Criminals
Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul. Fr Euan Marley argues that the martyrdoms of Saints Peter and Paul resulted from
Living Bread
The Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Fr David McLean reflects upon the rich symbolic meaning of Holy Communion. Every
Born, Shaped and Filled with the Holy Spirit
Pentecost Sunday. Fr Fergus Kerr shows us how the Holy Spirit gives birth to the Church, shapes the Church and
Hope and Forgiveness in the Holy Spirit
Pentecost Sunday. Fr Simon When the Holy Spirit descends in our first reading, he does so with great drama. He is
The Risen Lamb
The Ascension of the Lord. Fr Aidan Nichols shows us how Jesus Christ continues to be present to us after His
The Hope That is Within You
Sixth Sunday of Easter. Fr Leon Pereira reflects on the relationship between faith and doubt. It would be odd if Catholics did
Living Stones
Fifth Sunday of Easter. Fr Benjamin Earl invites us to imagine a Church made of living stones. Christ tells us in
Stupid Sheep?
Fourth Sunday of Easter. Fr Mark Edney helps us to see what being called one of God's sheep really means. The Lord
Archbishop of Liverpool Installation Mass
Ordinations, Installations & Professions. Here is the homily given by the Most Reverend Malcolm Patrick McMahon OP on the occasion of
The Foundation of Our Story
Third Sunday of Easter. Fr Bruno Clifton explains how Jesus Christ in the breaking of bread fulfils the scriptures. Have you
Lord, Help My Unbelief
Second Sunday of Easter (Low Sunday). Fr Anthony Axe helps us to see how Thomas in his doubt represents many