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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.
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
A Cry of Joy
Easter Sunday. Fr Gregory explains how the exclamation 'Allelluia' is a basic reaction in joy to the Risen Lord. Alleluia! If
When I Am Lifted Up
Good Friday. Fr David Sanders shows us how the cross transforms this world. Throughout Lent we hear these words as we
A Mere Symbol?
Holy Thursday. Fr Robert Verrill explains how the Holy Eucharist is the most genuine symbol of all, perfectly signifying that
Hail the King
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Fr Allan White compares the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with the
The Power of God’s Love and Mercy
Fifth Sunday of Lent. Fr John Patrick Kenrick reflects on how the raising of Lazarus from the dead throws light on
Why Do We Suffer?
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday). Fr Peter Hunter reflects upon the nature of suffering. There is something deeply mysterious about suffering.
Down from the Mountain
Second Sunday of Lent. Fr Simon Gaine shows how the invitation to prayer received by the disciples on the mount
An Embarrassing Story?
First Sunday of Lent. Fr Dominic Ryan shows us how to make sense of the story of Christ's temptation in